647. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the recent closure of a hospital (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the length of time the centre will remain closed; when hospital staff who have been redeployed to other HSE facilities will revert back to working at the hospital; the long-term plans for the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9076/20]

As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.