Written answers

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Department of Health

Accident and Emergency Department Staffing

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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450. To ask the Minister for Health arising from overcrowding experienced in the accident and emergency unit in Naas General Hospital in County Kildare over some time, and his subsequent decision to provide for the recruitment of extra appropriate nursing and other staff, the extent to which the requisite staff has been recruited, appointed, and taken up duty; if further staff level increases are required to ensure the smooth, effective and safe operation of the unit at the hospital, in line with best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24865/15]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.

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