Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 July 2012
833 Deputy Mary Mitchell O’Connor asked the Minister for Health his views on whether there is a need for clarity and information regarding the status of non-emergency transport for patients so that unnecessary distress and hardship can be avoided at what is already a very difficult time for patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35236/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra835 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the regional discrepancies which exist with regard to the eligibility to access non-emergency patient transportation; the standards and guidelines that are in place in relation to accessing these services; the method of application for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35250/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 833 and 835 together.
As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
