316 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the serious difficulties being experienced by general practitioners in County Kerry in obtaining test results from the pathology department of Tralee General Hospital; and if he will provide additional funding for staffing, equipment and facilities to ensure a better service. [7874/02]

The provision of services at Tralee General Hospital is a matter for the Southern Health Board, in the first instance.

My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer at the board to look into this matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.