Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 25 Jun 2002

Vol. 553 No. 5

Written Answers. - Health Board Service.

John McGuinness

Question:

281 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Carlow has to travel 20 miles to Portlaoise for physiotherapy when the nearest centre is four miles away in Carlow; and if the matter can be examined urgently and more appropriate arrangements made. [14362/02]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the provision of services for persons living in County Carlow rests with the South Eastern Health Board. My Department has therefore asked the chief executive officer at the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply directly to him.