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PQ 77

76 Mr. Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on a recent report (details supplied) which found that many older persons had been discriminated against in the health services in that upper age limits were applied for breast screening and certain treatments, there was a lack of referrals for some specialist services, certain staff had prejudicial attitudes towards older people and shortages of certain services were disproportionately affecting older people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21728/05]

askedIreland· Dáil Éireann· EN

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23 June 2005

Last action

23 June 2005 · Care of the Elderly.

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Paudge Connolly

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23 June 2005

Summary

76 Mr. Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on a recent report (details supplied) which found that many older persons had been discriminated against in the health services in that upper age limits were applied for breast screening and certain treatments, there was a lack of referrals for some specialist services, certain staff had prejudicial attitudes towards older people and shortages of certain services were disproportionately affecting older people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21728/05]

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  1. 23 June 2005

    Care of the Elderly.

    76 Mr. Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on a recent report (details supplied) which found that many older persons had been discriminated against in the health services in that upper age limits were applied for breast screening and certain treatments, there was a lack of referrals for some specialist services, certain staff had prejudicial attitudes towards older people and shortages of certain services were disproportionately affecting older people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21728/05]

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Care of the Elderly.

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  • Paudge Connolly · Asking member
  • Minister for Health · Minister for Health · Addressed to

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