Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 15 Oct 2002

Vol. 555 No. 2

Adjournment Debate. - Winter Vomiting Virus.

Joan Burton

Question:

118 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of bed days lost to date in 2002 as a result of the winter vomiting virus; the steps being taken to control the virus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18040/02]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin):

The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available to my Department. My Department has therefore asked the chief executive officers of the health boards and the regional chief executive officer of the ERHA to reply to the Deputy directly on this matter.