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Dáil Éireann - Volume 90 - 26 May, 1943 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Treatment of Tuberculosis. Mr. Byrne (Junior) Mr. Byrne (Junior) Mr. Byrne (Junior) asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he is aware that there is a waiting list of applicants for admission to hospitals and sanatoria treating tuberculosis cases, and if he will cause an inquiry into the delay in the provision of suitable accommodation for these sufferers; also if he will see that immediate temporary accommodation is made available pending the erection of suitable buildings. Dr. Ward Dr. Ward Dr. Ward: I am aware that increased institutional accommodation is required for the treatment of persons suffering from tuberculosis. Everything possible is being done to alleviate the position. I would refer the Deputy to the reply to his question on the 13th instant. Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne 554 Mr. Byrne: Will the Parliamentary Secretary consider the advisability of providing temporary accommodation by the purchase of some of the empty mansions on the outskirts of the City of Dublin, so that tuberculosis patients [554] can be given the treatment they urgently require? Dr. Ward Dr. Ward Dr. Ward: The Minister will consider any possible solution. Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne: I am putting forward a solution. Would the Parliamentary Secretary consider purchasing some of the empty mansions in the city and county areas and turning them into temporary sanatoria, so as to enable the treatment necessary for people now suffering from tuberculosis and at present awaiting beds to be provided? Dr. Ward Dr. Ward Dr. Ward: I cannot give the Deputy any undertaking in that regard. Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne: Will the Parliamentary Secretary consider the matter? Dr. Ward Dr. Ward Dr. Ward: Every possible solution will be considered. Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne: I am giving him a solution now. Dr. Ward Dr. Ward Dr. Ward: The Deputy's proposed solution might not be a suitable one and I do not propose to adopt his suggestion without examination. Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne: It is a suggestion worthy of consideration. Will the Parliamentary Secretary consider it? Dr. Ward Dr. Ward Dr. Ward: I have already informed the Deputy that every possible solution will be considered. Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne: I have put forward a solution which will ease the situation. Mr. Byrne (Junior) Mr. Byrne (Junior) Mr. Byrne (Junior): In view of the seriousness of this matter, will the Parliamentary Secretary say what steps the Department have taken, if any, in the past few months to try to find extra accommodation? Mr. Davin Mr. Davin Mr. Davin: Leave it to his successor. Dr. Ward Dr. Ward 555 Dr. Ward: The question of providing additional accommodation for patients awaiting admission to sanatoria has already been considered and to meet the additional needs for beds the following extensions of city sanatoria and hospitals have been approved: Rialto [555] Hospital, 61 additional beds; Crooksling Sanatorium, 28 additional beds—— Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne: Not enough. Dr. Ward Dr. Ward Dr. Ward: Might I be permitted to continue? Peamount Sanatorium, 44 additional beds—— Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne: Still not enough. An Ceann Comhairle Frank Fahy An Ceann Comhairle: If the Deputy desires an answer to his question, he must refrain from interruption. Dr. Ward Dr. Ward Dr. Ward: The Deputy does not want an answer to his question. He wants to make a bit of political propaganda. Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne: I say that it is not enough. An Ceann Comhairle Frank Fahy An Ceann Comhairle: Next question. Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne: All the medical experts of this city—— An Ceann Comhairle Frank Fahy An Ceann Comhairle: The Deputy will resume his seat. Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne: The medical experts of the city say that there are not enough beds for tuberculosis patients. An Ceann Comhairle Frank Fahy An Ceann Comhairle: The Deputy should not persist in disorder. Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne Mr. Byrne: There are people in the city suffering from tuberculosis who cannot get beds and the Parliamentary Secretary knows it. An Ceann Comhairle Frank Fahy An Ceann Comhairle: Question No. 14. Dáil Éireann 90 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Treatment of Tuberculosis. Questions 19430526
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