Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2012
640 Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Health if he will address the absence of public health nurses in remote areas (details supplied), in view of the moratorium on recruitment in the Health Service Executive; if he has considered the impact of the loss of such a service on older persons, persons with disabilities and young mothers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5501/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
641 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Health the number of mammographers recruited in the six months between July 2011 and December 2011 in Health Service Executive west hospitals; the hospitals to which they were assigned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5504/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy's question relates to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.
