Mary O'Rourke
Question:197 Mrs. O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if he will give favourable consideration to the need for a paediatric outpatient clinic in the District Hospital in Athlone, County Westmeath to be serviced by Portuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this clinic has been held at a local hotel for the past 18 months; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that the establishment of this paediatric clinic has facilitated many children from Athlone and surrounding areas and has proved most beneficial; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15609/96]