John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 417: To ask the Minister for Health if a paediatric nurse with expertise in the area of diabetes will be appointed to St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny; if this area of care will be developed at the hospital in view of the local and regional demand and the pressure on hospitals in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19656/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The scheduling of patients for hospital treatment is a matter for the consultant concerned in each case and is determined on the basis of clinical need. Should the patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he/she would be in the best position to take the matter up with the consultant involved. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 418: To ask the Minister for Health the number of beds now closed at Castlecomer Hospital, County Kilkenny; the reasons for same; the time frame for the closure; if further reductions in bed numbers are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19657/11]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.