Hospital Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2004

Tuesday, 2 November 2004

Questions (175)

James Breen

Question:

242 Mr. J. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will instruct the chief executive officer of the Mid-Western Health Board as a matter of urgency, having received correspondence from consultants of Ennis Regional Hospital to provide on-site CT scanners, appoint two consultant radiologists, an additional consultant surgeon, two additional consultant physicians, one with an interest in geriatrics and an interest in respiratory medicine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27137/04]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The provision of services at Ennis General Hospital is a matter for the Mid-Western Health Board. The development of services and the appointment of additional consultant posts at Ennis General Hospital will be progressed as part of the Government's reform and investment programme.