Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 26 Mar 2003

Vol. 563 No. 5

Written Answers - Hospital Services.

Breeda Moynihan-Cronin

Question:

195 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Health and Children if there have been bed closures at a hospital (details supplied) in County Kerry since 1 January 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8440/03]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The provision of services at Tralee General Hospital is a matter for the Southern Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to her directly.