Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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366. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the laundry department in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda; his short to medium-term plans for the department; if a commitment can be given to the laundry staff regarding their job security in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43842/17]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The Health Services Executive have advised that Phase 2 of the development in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda is currently in the final stages of construction. This consists of an extension on the ground floor, three wards and a theatre suite comprising of five operating rooms. Any plans regarding the laundry services cannot fully be considered until this construction project is complete and brought on line.

In the context of last week’s Budget announcements, the development of Our Lady of Lourdes Hopsital, Drogheda has been identified as a project for funding in 2018. The Department will be engaging with the HSE and the RCSI Hospital Group regarding the development of a plan in the coming weeks.

In response to the particular queries raised, relating to service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.