Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 29 May 2003

Vol. 567 No. 7

Written Answers. - Health Board Services.

John McGuinness

Question:

195 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if respite care will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny as a matter of urgency; the reasons respite was not arranged as promised in December 2002; and if the arrangement will be expedited. [14970/03]

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. Callely)

As the Deputy will be aware, responsibility for provision of health services in the Kilkenny area rests with the South-Eastern Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply direct to him, as a matter of urgency.