101 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene in a serious situation in Tallaght Hospital, Dublin, where a closed ward is being used as a canteen thus contributing to a bed shortage resulting in additional pressures on accident and emergency facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3086/11]

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