Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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Question 407: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the hospitals here that have temporarily closed patient wards and temporarily withdrawn surgical services and medical services to date in 2009; the financial savings made by the Exchequer as a result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37914/09]

Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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Question 408: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the hospitals here that will temporarily close patient wards and temporarily withdraw surgical services and medical services until the end of 2009; the financial savings that will be made by the Exchequer as a result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37915/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 407 and 408 together.

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.