asked the Minister for Health if he has yet completed the examination of the situation regarding the availability of female sterilisation; if he will outline his findings; and if, in view of the established demand for such a service, he will ensure that facilities for female sterilisation are made available in at least one public hospital in each health board area.
Written Answers. - Female Sterilisation.
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My Department have recently completed a survey on the availability of female sterilisation throughout the country which indicates that the procedure is available in most health board areas. I am currently examining the information obtained from this survey to see if there is a need for providing this service on a more widespread basis. I will be in a position to communicate with the Deputy as promised as soon as I have completed my examination.