Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 187: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will not downgrade the Children's University Hospital, Temple Street, Dublin, and if she will support its redevelopment; and if Temple Street will be made the main children hospital here. [5908/06]

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 & Co., 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 as regards the Mater-Temple Street project.