Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 616: To ask the Minister for Health the number of operating theatres in each of the three paediatric hospitals in Dublin at present; if all theatres are currently in use in each of the hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18829/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Detail on theatres in three paediatric hospitals are as follows:

Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin has 7 theatres and all are operational at present.

Children's University Hospital, Temple Street has 4 theatres and all are operational at present.

AMNCH has 1 paediatric theatre and it is operational at present.

In order to ensure the best use of theatre time the three paediatric hospitals are currently participating in a theatre utilisation project at present aimed at maximising their theatre usage.