Accident and Emergency Departments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 February 2015

Wednesday, 25 February 2015

Questions (140)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the practice over the past number of years has altered, resulting in a greater number of referrals to accident and emergency; the way this may be addressed in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8454/15]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up with them.