(South Tipperary) asked the Minister for Health the number of dispensary boundary revisions effected in his Department (a) in the past five years and (b) since the foundation of the State.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Dispensary Boundary Revisions.
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Fifteen Orders revising the boundaries of 50 dispensary districts were made in the past five years and 49 Orders revising the boundaries of 142 dispensary districts were made since the foundation of the State.
I am aware of the need for the reorganisation of many dispensary districts with a view to improving the dispensary services and at present 30 reorganisations affecting 139 dispensary districts are under consideration in my Department.