44 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the 24 beds currently closed at Naas General Hospital County Kildare will be reopened; if so, when and if not the reason for same. [4423/11]

45 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when staff will be hired at Naas General Hospital County Kildare to enable the opening of the new medical assessment unit. [4424/11]

46 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when additional nursing staff will be hired at Naas General Hospital County Kildare to relieve pressure on the accident and emergency department. [4425/11]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 44 to 46, inclusive, together.

As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.