Hospital Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2006

Tuesday, 9 May 2006

Ceisteanna (132)

Enda Kenny

Ceist:

172 Mr. Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the level of rheumatology service available at Mayo General Hospital; if she will confirm the appointment of a rheumatologist to the hospital; when this position will be filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17168/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.