Limerick East): Hydrotherapy services are provided at a number of hospitals around the country.
Arthritis and rheumatism sufferers avail of a wide range of therapy services, including, hydrotherapy where appropriate. The Arthritis Foundation, in conjunction with the relevant health board, has assisted in the provision of hydrotherapy pools at a number of locations with the foundation fundraising the capital cost and the health board meeting the ongoing revenue costs.
A joint hospital-Department of Health project team has been established to prepare a planning brief covering various proposed developments at Cappagh Hospital including refurbishment of the hydrotherapy pool.
I will keep the need for additional services under review. Any new developments will be considered in the light of available resources and competing demands.