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Dáil
‹ Order of Business

Kerry General Hospital conditions

Summary

Martin Ferris raises serious HIQA findings about Kerry General Hospital’s operating theatres and seeks funding; the Taoiseach points to that evening’s debate on hospital emergency departments.

I thank the Ceann Comhairle. The Taoiseach is aware of this morning's Health Information and Quality Authority, HIQA, report regarding Kerry General Hospital, the terrible state of its operating theatre and health and safety concerns for those undergoing operations-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

What legislation is this?

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-----as well as other patients and visitors. Will the Taoiseach call in the Minister for Health and make funding available so that-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

No. Hold on one second.

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-----an adequate health service can be available in Kerry General Hospital?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Deputy is abusing the Order of Business. I call Deputy McLoughlin.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

Private Members' business this evening will debate emergency departments in hospitals.

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