Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 20 Jun 2002

Vol. 553 No. 4

Written Answers. - Hospital Staff.

Pat Rabbitte

Question:

114 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a decision to recruit an occupational therapist at a hospital (details supplied) has been revoked due to financial constraints; if funding is provided in view of the need for this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14162/02]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the funding of services at Tallaght Hospital rests with the ERHA. My Department has asked its regional chief executive officer of the authority to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.