Dáil Éireann - Volume 540 - 04 July, 2001

Written Answers. - Breast Cancer Unit.

Mr. D. Carey Mr. D. Carey

172. Mr. D. Carey asked the Minister for Health and Children the progress made towards the provision and development of services in the breast cancer unit at Ennis General Hospital; the allocation of money approved for this work from the budget authorised by his Department to the Mid-Western Health Board in 2001; the number of extra staff to be appointed to the unit in 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20383/01]

Mr. Martin Mr. Martin

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin): The provision of services at Ennis General Hospital are a matter for the Mid-Western Health Board. Accordingly, I have asked its chief executive officer to reply directly to the Deputy in relation to the issues raised.

Dáil Éireann 540 Written Answers. Breast Cancer Unit.

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