Written answers

Wednesday, 12 January 2011

Department of Health and Children

Hospital Services

2:30 pm

Photo of Seán BarrettSeán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 377: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the closure of St. Luke's Hospital, Rathgar, Dublin 6, will remove 179 beds from the health system; the number of these beds that will be transferred to the new cancer unit in St. James's Hospital, Dublin 8; the rationale for this when cancer cases are continuing to increase; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1045/11]

Photo of Mary HarneyMary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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The Deputy's questions relate to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.

Photo of Seán BarrettSeán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 378: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the new cancer unit at St. James's Hospital, Dublin 8 will have no beds and no catering for patients; her views on whether this is best practice that will ensure best outcomes for patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1046/11]

Photo of Mary HarneyMary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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The Deputy's questions relate to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.

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