Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 December 2004
98 Ms Shortall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on the recent letter from Patients Together in relation to the outcome and follow-up following her meeting with the group on 5 November 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34039/04]
View answerAs I announced recently I have secured additional funding of €70 million to implement a number of initiatives to improve the delivery of emergency services. I am confident that these measures will have a significant impact on the delivery of accident and emergency services. Details regarding the implementation of these measures will be a matter for the incoming Health Service Executive to negotiate with the individual hospitals concerned. I will be replying directly to the recent letter from the Patients Together group very shortly.
