Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 13 Oct 1992

Vol. 423 No. 4

Written Answers. - Medical Card Patient.

Gerry O'Sullivan

Question:

145 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in fitting an artificial limb to a medical card patient (details supplied) in County Cork who is in severe pain and needs urgent help; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Health (Dr. O'Connell)

I have had inquiries made of the Southern Health Board regarding this case and I have been informed that this patient has been given an appointment to attend the next Limbfitting Clinic on 27 October 1992.