Vol. 537 No. 5
344 Ms Clune asked the Minister for Health and Children if he has received representations from the Irish Tinnitus Association regarding the designation of a specific care unit for tinnitus suf ferers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16898/01]
The provision of hospital services to persons with tinnitus is a matter in the first instance for the health boards and the Eastern Regional Health Authority, ERHA.
I am aware of concerns expressed by representatives of the Irish Tinnitus Association regarding the level of services available in major hospitals to tinnitus sufferers. In this regard, I am having inquiries made of the health boards and the ERHA in order to assess the current position.
I have also arranged for officials from my Department to meet with representatives of the association when the service position has been clarified.
