Is Mary White "confused" about bed closures in Crumlin Childrens hospital?

This is what Mary White said in June 2009 about bed closures in Crumlin Childrens Hospital "In recent months I have highlighted the issue of scoliosis patients, and in particular the plight of Jamie Murphy from Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. I was moved to speak out against cuts at Crumlin Hospital, and in particular the problem concerning scoliosis patients. I want to make sure that no child will suffer a delay in treatment for scoliosis or any other ailment because of cutbacks in the system. I could not stand over delays in treatment because of further closures, delays in life-enhancing surgery or cutbacks that would extend the waiting time for scoliosis patients to be seen. As result of working closely with the Department of Health I am delighted that significant advances were made to support children at Crumlin.

The assurances I received were:
• The planned closures of a ward and theatre will not now happen;
• Nor will the postponement of out-patient appointments by 15% (approximately 8,843
patients in total) or 1,100 fewer admissions now happen;
• I am also heartened that after discussions between the HSE and the three Dublin Paediatric hospitals, it was agreed that Crumlin Children’s Hospital would revert as a matter of urgency to the HSE with its proposals to address the needs of scoliosis patients between now and the end of the year. I have also been informed that the waiting list for scoliosis has fallen, and will fall further, and that there are now dedicated theatre sessions put in place for the paediatric consultant performing this surgery at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital."

I have news for you Mary. Almost exactly 1 year after you said this the planned closures to a ward and a theatre did happen. The beds in Crumlin Childrens Hospital remain closed. The cuts are still in place. Nothing has been reversed. Nothing has changed.

The assurances you recieved meant nothing. And that is exactly what you did about this.

Nothing.