Hospital Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2004

Tuesday, 15 June 2004

Questions (324)

Dinny McGinley

Question:

377 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the renal unit in Letterkenny General Hospital is unable to treat holidaymakers or visitors to Donegal who require kidney dialysis treatment owing to the fact that existing facilities are fully utilised; and if he has plans to provide the necessary resources to extend the renal unit in Letterkenny to facilitate such emergencies. [17352/04]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the provision of services at Letterkenny General Hospital rests with the North Western 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 him directly.