Hospital Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 March 2004

Wednesday, 3 March 2004

Ceisteanna (76)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

141 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children the current status of the recommendations contained in the Kinder report on maternity services in the north east; the progress, if any, that has been made towards their implementation; and when he envisages the return of childbirth services at Monaghan General Hospital. [6880/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the provision of maternity services in the north-eastern region rests with the North Eastern Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the board to examine the matters raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.