Hospital Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 April 2004

Thursday, 29 April 2004

Questions (92)

Paul McGrath

Question:

92 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children when the dialysis unit at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, was set up; the cost of setting up the unit; the training that was undertaken by staff for the unit; the number of staff appointed to run the unit and their grades; when the unit became operational; the number of persons who utilise the unit weekly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12349/04]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the provision of services at the Midland Regional Hospital at Tullamore rests with the Midland Health Board. My Department is advised that the dialysis unit at Tullamore is scheduled for commissioning in 2004. The detailed information sought by the Deputy is not available in my Department. The chief executive officer of the board has been asked to investigate these matters and to reply directly to the Deputy.