Vol. 497 No. 2
249 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children his views on whether the renal dialysis service in Sligo general hospital is adequate in view of the fact the service offers dialysis to approximately 20 out-patients on three sessions per week; the plans, if any, he has to include new facilities in the overall capital package for the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24803/98]
251 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children the plans, if any, he has to upgrade the paediatric unit at Sligo general hospital which was not included in the renovation and upgrading completed in 1991. [24809/98]
254 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children when a dedicated day service including day surgery will be provided for Sligo general hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24812/98]
255 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children his views on whether Sligo general hospital catchment area justifies the appointment of three general surgeons; if an oncologist will be appointed to the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24813/98]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 249, 251, 254 and 255 together.
My Department has received a number of proposals from the North-Western Health Board regarding the development of the above mentioned services at Sligo general hospital. These will be considered further in the context of funding available for development in 1999 and subsequent years.
