Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 April 2014
646. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the current level of podiatry services being offered at Grattan Street Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16530/14]
View answer647. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the ratio of podiatrists to patients at Grattan Street Cork; his views on whether this is an acceptable situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16531/14]
View answer648. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of cancellations of appointments on a monthly basis for the past 18 months to attend the podiatrist at Grattan Street Cork; the reason for the cancellations; if he will ask the Health Service Executive to review the services at Grattan Street Cork to ensure that the necessary resources are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16532/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 646 to 648, inclusive, together.
While there is no statutory obligation to provide a chiropody/podiatry service, such services are provided by the HSE to medical card patients with the greatest needs. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific queries raised by the Deputy and reply to him as soon as possible.
