Written answers
Tuesday, 30 January 2024
Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Hospital Services
Eoin Ó Broin (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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505. To ask the Minister for Health to confirm the closure of the endoscopy unit in a hospital (details supplied) for the month of January under the Winter Initiative; the reason for the decision to close the department; what impact assessments were carried out in advance of the closure; if the closure will be reconsidered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3736/24]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently not in a position to answer PQs due to industrial action. It is hoped that normal services will resume soon. In the meantime, this Department will continue to refer PQs to HSE for their direct reply as soon as possible
Eoin Ó Broin (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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506. To ask the Minister for Health if the bowel screening programme in a hospital (details supplied) is impacted as a consequence of the closure of the endoscopy unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3737/24]
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.
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