103 Deputy Joe Behan asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will ask the Health Service Executive to defer its decision to close Wicklow hospital until a full study is completed on the potential health impact on elderly patients who will be forced to move to new accommodation over the next four weeks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38292/10]

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

104 Deputy Joe Behan asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will confirm the status of St.Colman’s Hospital, Rathdrum, County Wicklow, and Baltinglass District Hospital, County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38293/10]

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.