Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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421. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 25 of 8 February 2018 and in view of the findings of the expert clinical team, if these theatres will no longer be used for surgery; if so, if surgery will resume only when the modular theatres are operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9538/18]

Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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424. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 25 of 8 February 2018, when the assessment by the expert clinical team which found that the existing theatre design does not meet surgical standards was carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9541/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 421 and 424 together.

As the queries raised by the Deputy relate to service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond directly.

Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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422. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 25 of 8 February 2018, the number of persons whose appointments for surgery have been cancelled due to the closure of two orthopaedic theatres at Merlin Park hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9539/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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423. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 25 of 8 February 2018, the alternative arrangements made in hospitals outside of the 88 persons seen at University Hospital Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9540/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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425. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 25 of 8 February 2018, the assessment by an expert clinical team that had been carried out in advance of the leaks at the theatres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9542/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.