393 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the chaotic and dilapidated conditions in the accident and emergency Department of the Mater Hospital; his views on the appropriateness of very sick and vulnerable patients having to endure conditions where there are no adequate toilet or washing facilities and very poor catering arrangements, often for up to 48 hours, while awaiting a hospital bed; and the steps he will take to upgrade this Department, as a matter of urgency. [8869/04]

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393 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the chaotic and dilapidated conditions in the accident and emergency Department of the Mater Hospital; his views on the appropriateness of very sick and vulnerable patients having to endure conditions where there are no adequate toilet or washing facilities and very poor catering arrangements, often for up to 48 hours, while awaiting a hospital bed; and the steps he will take to upgrade this Department, as a matter of urgency. [8869/04]

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