Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 24 Oct 2000

Vol. 524 No. 5

Written Answers. - Paediatrician Clinic.

Enda Kenny

Question:

358 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will authorise the setting up of a paediatrician clinic on a monthly basis for Belmullet District Hospital, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23327/00]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin):

The provision of services in this instance is the responsibility of the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to reply to the Deputy directly.