Health Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2017

Monday, 11 September 2017

Questions (1094, 1095)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

1094. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if it is the case that children, including those with special needs, who have been attending the ophthalmic clinic in Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, are now having to travel to Clonbrusk primary care centre, Athlone, for the same procedures; if he will confirm that it is presently not possible to reschedule these ophthalmic appointments to Mullingar hospital; and if his Department has information on the potential loss of ophthalmic doctors at Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37841/17]

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

1095. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health his views on whether is it reasonable that children with special needs are expected to travel to Athlone for appointments; and his plans to increase ophthalmic services at Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar [37842/17]

Written answers

Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1094 and 1095 together.

In relation to the queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service issues, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.