Louis J. Belton
Question:290 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will appoint a chiropodist for diabetic patients at Mullingar General Hospital, County Westmeath in view of the urgent need for this appointment. [11908/98]
Vol. 491 No. 3
290 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will appoint a chiropodist for diabetic patients at Mullingar General Hospital, County Westmeath in view of the urgent need for this appointment. [11908/98]
I understand that the Midland Health Board has recognised the need for a chiropody service for diabetic patients at Longford-Westmeath General Hospital and is currently examining the possibility of providing such a service there on a sessional basis.