Health Board Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 June 2004

Thursday, 17 June 2004

Questions (119)

Charlie O'Connor

Question:

119 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Health and Children the contacts he has had during the past month with the Adelaide and Meath and National Children’s Hospital, the ERHA and the South Western Area Health Board in respect of the difficulties at the hospital highlighted by the media; the action he is taking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18140/04]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the funding of services at the Adelaide and Meath Hospital, incorporating the National Children's Hospital, Tallaght rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has therefore asked the regional chief executive of the authority to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.