Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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726. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the future of St Brigid's Hospital, Shaen, Portlaoise, County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3883/14]

Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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727. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the future of Abbeyleix hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3888/14]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 726 and 727 together.

As the Deputy is aware the Health Service Executive was asked to re-examine all of the available relevant information with a view to finalising a recommendation in relation to both St. Brigid's Hospital, Shaen and Abbeyleix Community Nursing Unit. The Department awaits the HSE response and an announcement will be made as soon as possible once the Minister receives the HSE's definitive position.