166 Deputy Jimmy Devins asked the Minister for Health and Children if follow-up mammograms for patients who have had surgery for breast cancer have ceased in Sligo General Hospital; and if so, the reason for same in view of the fact that assurances were given that follow-up mammograms would continue in Sligo General Hospital, given that the machines and qualified staff are in situ in the hospital. [44353/09]

The matter raised by the Deputy relates to the provision of healthcare services and accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.