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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 30 Sep 2003

Vol. 571 No. 1

Written Answers. - Home Help Service.

Michael Ring

Ceist:

882 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the way in which the home help of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo, who is currently on an emergency standby waiting list for a heart and lung transplant, could be reduced; and if he will send a departmental official down to intercede in this case and ensure that home help hours are restored or increased. [20011/03]

Responsibility for the provision of home help services to eligible persons in Westport, County Mayo, rests with the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly. As this is a matter for the Western Health Board, it would not be appropriate for my Department to intervene.

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