264 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that the necessary funding is made available for three replacement facilities to replace St. Finan’s Hospital, Killarney. [35862/10]

272 Deputy John O’Donoghue asked the Minister for Health and Children if funding will be provided in 2010 or 2011 so that alternative and new facilities can be made available to facilitate the closure of St. Finan’s Hospital, Killarney. [35980/10]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 264 and 272 together.

As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.