Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 13 Apr 2000

Vol. 518 No. 2

Written Answers. - Blood Transfusion Service.

Brian O'Shea

Question:

96 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will report on the relationship between a person (details supplied) of the Blood Transfusion Service Board, Cork, and the Dublin based executive of the board (details supplied); if this is impacting in a negative way on the func tioning of the board in Cork; the steps, if any, he has taken to resolve the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11304/00]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for human resource issues in individual health agencies, including the Irish Blood Transfusion Service, formerly known as the Blood Transfusion Service Board, is a matter for the agencies themselves, having regard to relevant employment legislation.