General Medical Services Scheme.

Wednesday, 5 May 2004

Questions (130)

Bernard Allen

Question:

125 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be made on the appointment of a permanent general practitioner under the GMS scheme by the Southern Health Board as the Coachford-Donoughmore area is presently being served by a locum. [12785/04]

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Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Arrangements for the provision of services for medical card holders, including the selection and recruitment process for general practitioners in the GMS scheme, are matters for the chief executive officer of the relevant health board-authority. Accordingly, this parliamentary question has been referred to the chief executive officer of the Southern Health Board for investigation and direct reply to the Deputy.