Primary Care Services Provision

Tuesday, 28 May 2013

Questions (688)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

688. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the Health Service Executive policy in relation to the provision of respisense monitors for newborns; if these are available across all HSE areas and to all newborns or if there are restrictions on same; the information campaign employed to ensure that appropriate HSE staff and eligible parents are aware of this availability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25878/13]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The HSE is responsible for the administration of the primary care schemes, therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.