General Practitioner Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 October 2015

Thursday, 22 October 2015

Questions (276)

Tom Fleming

Question:

276. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the ongoing need for a full-time resident general practitioner in Rathmore in County Kerry to replace the retired GP, many patients of whose practice have had to seek a GP in other towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37026/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service issue, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with the Executive.