Dáil Éireann - Volume 222 - 28 April, 1966

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - St. Kevin's Hospital Radiological Department.

Dr. O'Connell Dr. O'Connell

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107. Dr. O'Connell asked the Minister for Health the percentage increase [1030] in work carried out at St. Kevin's Hospital, Dublin in the radiological department in the year 1965 compared with 1960; and whether he is satisfied that the department is sufficiently equipped and staffed for its current needs.

Mr. O'Malley Mr. O'Malley

Mr. O'Malley: The number of X-ray examinations carried out in St. Kevin's Hospital in 1965-66 was less, by about ten per cent than the number carried out in 1960-61. This reduction was due to the fact that during part of last year a major section of the X-ray department was closed while being refitted with equipment of latest design and greater capacity.

I am satisfied that the X-ray department is sufficiently equipped for its present needs. Proposals which have been submitted by the health authority concerning the radiological staff are at present being considered in my Department.

Dáil Éireann 222 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. St. Kevin's Hospital Radiological Department.

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