Health Board Reform
Dr. O’Hanlon asked whether the Minister plans to restructure or reduce the number of health boards. The Minister said comprehensive health-service reorganisation proposals were under Government consideration and declined to elaborate, adding that he might be more ambitious than reducing the boards to four.
asked the Minister for Health the plans he has to change the structure of the health boards; if he intends to reduce the number of health boards and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Comment on this
As I informed the Deputy in reply to Question No. 72 on the Order Paper for 7 November 1985 and again in reply to Question No. 135 on the Order Paper for 12 November 1985, my proposals on the reorganisation of the health services are being considered by the Government.
Comment on this
Perhaps the Minister will answer specifically the question he was asked — whether he intends to change the construction of the health boards in view of his having been critical of their present structure?
Comment on this
I have put comprehensive proposals to the Government in relation to the reorganisation of the health services and these proposals are currently under consideration by the Government. I cannot elaborate further.
Comment on this
Is it true that the Minister is anxious to reduce the number of health boards to four?