Written answers
Tuesday, 23 January 2024
Department of Health
Hospital Facilities
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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655. To ask the Minister for Health the plans to upgrade facilities at St. Dympna's Hospital, Carlow; if a contractor has been appointed; the expected start date for refurbishment; the impact on services for service users; the timescale for delivery on these plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2976/24]
Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday, 6 October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or processes. As a result, the question asked by the Deputy may be delayed in receiving a response directly from the HSE.
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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656. To ask the Minister for Health if there are plans for an expanded CareDoc operated service developing an injury clinic for Carlow; if he has had any engagement with stakeholders willing to provide this service; if his Department has undertaken a public service need survey of this in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2977/24]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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657. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department plans to reopen the X-ray clinic and dental clinic in St. Dympna's Hospital, Carlow which have been closed for remodelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2978/24]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6th October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or processes. As a result, the question asked by the Deputy may be delayed in receiving a response directly from the HSE.
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