Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 19 Feb 2003

Vol. 561 No. 5

Written Answers. - Patient Transport Service.

Seymour Crawford

Question:

224 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Health and Children his views on the fact that taxi services through the health boards are not being allowed for people in certain rural areas who have no other means of transport for hospital services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4821/03]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The NEHB is responsible for the provision of patient transport services in the rural areas referred to by the Deputy. My Department has asked its chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.

Question No. 225 answered with Question No. 221.