Traveller Community

Thursday, 2 June 2016

Ceisteanna (29)

Kathleen Funchion

Ceist:

29. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Health his plans to support the extension of the Traveller primary health care teams. [13724/16]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

My Department understands that the Health Service Executive intends to conduct a general evaluation of Traveller health services. The evaluation will be undertaken in consultation with the Traveller community and other relevant statutory agencies. The outcome of the evaluation will, inter alia, inform the operation of the Traveller Primary Healthcare Teams in order to address the health needs within the Traveller community.