Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 96: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the recent report on the organisation of tertiary paediatric services and the ongoing concern of parents and professionals regarding the possible loss of Temple Street Hospital to Dublin's northside, the action she intends to take to ensure that Temple Street Hospital is facilitated on the Mater Hospital campus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4849/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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On 3 February, the Health Service Executive published a report on the delivery of tertiary paediatric services in this country. The HSE commissioned the report at my request. The report, which was prepared by McKinsey and Company, recommends that best outcomes for children should be provided by one national tertiary paediatric centre which would also provide all secondary paediatric services for the greater Dublin area.

Arising from the recommendations, a joint HSE-Department of Health and Children task group is being established to progress matters and to advise on the optimal location for the new facility. The task group's conclusions will inform decisions in regard to the Mater-Temple Street project.