Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2004
201 Mr. Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the action she is taking to develop the haemochromatosis clinic at the County Hospital, Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31115/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe provision of services at the County Hospital, Roscommon, is a matter for the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the position in relation to the issue raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
202 Mr. Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the current number of patients catered for in the Alzheimer’s unit at St. Bridget’s Hospital, Ballinasloe; the number of beds available at 1 January 2004 and in each of the past five years at the facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31116/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services in Ballinasloe is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the Western Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply direct to him as a matter of urgency.
