Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 4 Jul 1996

Vol. 468 No. 2

Written Answers. - County Westmeath Emergency Case.

Mary O'Rourke

Question:

81 Mrs. O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if he will urgently review the case of persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath who are living in extreme difficulties and who seek emergency help; and if he will have arrangements made for someone from the appropriate health board/agency to call to this family and discuss the matter with them in view of the circumstances. [14900/96]

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Mr. Currie)

I have made inquiries with the Midland Health Board and I can confirm that a member of the board's staff will call to this family as soon as possible.