Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 1 Mar 2000

Vol. 515 No. 4

Written Answers. - Medication Use Patterns.

Bernard Allen

Question:

131 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will make a statement on recently published figures which state that 38% of 11 year old children are taking medication for headache at least once a month. [6446/00]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

If the Deputy provides me with further information regarding the recently published figures referred to in the question, I will endeavour to address the issue concerned and will respond to the Deputy at the earliest opportunity.