Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 284: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of bed days lost in each acute hospital due to delayed discharge in 2008 and to date in 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29669/09]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 343: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of bed days lost at each hospital as at the end June 2009 due to delayed discharges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29978/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 254 and 343 together.

As this is a service issue, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.