Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
Ceist:693 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the recent changes in mileage allowances for public health nurses in County Cavan; if he will confirm that a mileage reduction came into effect on 1 May and that all primary care staff had their existing allocations reduced by 20.5%; the way this system is implemented and monitored; if similar changes have occurred elsewhere in the State and the detail of same; the effect to which these changes will impact on patient services and the way in which patients are prioritised; if he will confirm that those nurses who exceeded their mileage allowance in the month of May will be paid for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29856/12]
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