Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 17 Apr 2002

Vol. 552 No. 1

Written Answers. - Hospital Services.

Enda Kenny

Ceist:

362 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will support the upgrading of Mayo General Hospital to regional status with the provision of urology, rheumatology and dermatology; if he will include these specialities for provision at Mayo Regional Hospital under the national health plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11601/02]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The provision of services at Mayo General Hospital is a matter for the Western Health Board in this instance. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to reply to the Deputy directly.