Health Board Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 May 2004

Tuesday, 25 May 2004

Questions (257)

Arthur Morgan

Question:

277 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will intervene to ensure that a nursing home bed at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Longford, will be made available for a person (details supplied) in County Longford who is due to be discharged from Mullingar General Hospital and who is in need of constant medical attention; the reason a bed has not been made available for the person; and when he expects a bed to be made available. [15307/04]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. Callely)

The provision of health services in the Longford area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the Midland Health Board. My Department has asked its CEO to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.