asked the Minister for Health in view of the decision to close the maternity unit at St. Vincent's Hospital, Athy; if free transport will be provided to the relatives of patients who wish to visit Portlaoise or Dublin hospitals and who cannot afford to provide their own transport.
Written Answers. - Patient's Transport Service.
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Health boards, under the Health Acts, may provide a transport service for patients only and I have no plans to extend this service to include relatives of patients.