Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 14 May 1997

Vol. 479 No. 3

Written Answers. - Smear Tests.

Liz O'Donnell

Question:

62 Ms O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the reason there was a delay of 14 months experienced by a general practitioner (details supplied) in County Louth in receiving the results of a smear test which was abnormal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13059/97]

Minister for Health (Mr. Noonan,

Limerick East): I have asked the North Eastern Health Board to investigate this case as a matter of urgency and communicate directly with the Deputy.