Health Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2011

Tuesday, 27 September 2011

Ceisteanna (456)

Gerald Nash

Ceist:

489 Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in appointing an additional methadone dispensing general practitioner in Drogheda, County Louth; when the appointment will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25646/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Róisín Shortall)

I have sought an update from the Health Service Executive on the position regarding the appointment of an additional methadone dispensing General Practitioner in Drogheda and I will forward the information to the Deputy as soon as possible.