asked the Minister for Health if he will take steps to have the out-patients physiotherapy department re-opened in Tralee General Hospital, County Kerry, in view of the great value of the service given in past years because of the difficulties which the absence of such a service will create for the people of Kerry and in view of the fact that this is a service provided countrywide.
Written Answers. - County Kerry Physiotherapy Services.
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The provision of services at Tralee General Hospital and health services generally in Kerry is the responsibility of the Southern Health Board in accordance with its statutory obligations. I understand that the board are examining the balance to be maintained between inpatient and out-patient physiotherapy at Tralee General Hospital.