Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004
881 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Health and Children the steps his Department has taken to improve staffing levels, facilities, proper management of clinics and to provide extra clerical and portering staff as requested by the Irish Nurses Organisation at the Lourdes hospital in Drogheda. [22163/04]
View answerFirstly, I should state that the management and staffing of specific health agencies is the responsibility of the relevant chief executive officer. However, I have made inquiries with the North Eastern Health Board and I understand that the discussions between the board and the Irish Nurses Organisation are in relation to fracture clinics. I am informed that various improvements have taken place or are underway; air conditioning has been installed, replacement seating will be provided and additional portering will be in place shortly. I understand that discussions with the INO are ongoing.
