Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Hospital Staff Transfers. Summer hospital ward closures
Summary
Desmond begins discussing seasonal ward closures, and Ormonde points out that the Minister is answering Question No. 12.
I am aware that some hospitals have closed, or intend to close hospital wards, especially during the summer months. Some of these closures are being made as an economy measure, but it has been a traditional practice to close wards in the summer months when——