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51. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett   asked the Minister for Health in relation to the 24 hour accident and emergency services at St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Dublin, and the review being carried out by a project steering group, when the outcome of this review to be announced; if he will confirm the 24 hour A&E will be retained at Loughlinstown Hospital; if he will provide a timeline on the implementation of any new reconfiguration in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16246/12]
57. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Health in relation to the 24 hour accident and emergency services at St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Dublin, and the review being carried out by a project steering group, when the outcome of this review will be announced; if he will confirm that the 24 hour A&E will be retained at Loughlinstown; and if he will provide a timeline for the implementation of any new reconfiguration in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16247/12]
Minister for Health (Deputy James Reilly): I propose to take Questions Nos. 51 and 57 together.
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
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