Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 18 Dec 2003

Vol. 577 No. 5

Written Answers. - Hospital Services.

Denis Naughten

Question:

153 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children if he is in receipt of revised catchment figures for Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe; the details if available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31833/03]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The management and provision of services at the hospital is a matter for the Western Health Board. My Department has asked its chief executive officer to reply directly to the Deputy.