Health Board Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2004

Tuesday, 18 May 2004

Ceisteanna (272)

Brian O'Shea

Ceist:

286 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for cutbacks in the support services for psychiatric patients at St. Luke’s Hospital in Clonmel, County Tipperary. [14104/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. T. O’Malley)

Responsibility for the provision of the services rests with the South Eastern Health Board. My Department has asked its CEO to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.