Vol. 478 No. 6
46 Mr. E. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if he will have arrangements made for a person (details supplied) in County Cork to be admitted to Cork University Hospital as soon as possible in order to have a hip replacement operation; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this person is in dreadful pain in view of the fact that both his hips need to be replaced. [11719/97]
Limerick East): As the determination of in-patient appointments is a matter for the hospital authorities in the first instance, I have asked the general manager of Cork University and associated hospitals to investigate the position regarding this patient. Given the particular circumstances of this case, I have requested that he reply to the Deputy directly, as a matter of urgency.
47 Mr. E. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if he will have arrangements made for a person (details supplied) in County Cork to be admitted to hospital in Cork for eye surgery during her school summer holidays in order that her studies are not interfered with; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that she is due to be hospitalised in September 1997 for the treatment which will mean a period of absence from school. [11720/97]
Limerick East): As the determination of in-patient appointments is a matter for the hospital authorities in the first instance, I have asked the general manager of Cork University and associated hospitals to investigate the position regarding this patient. Given the particular circumstances of this case, I have requested that he reply to the Deputy directly, as a matter of urgency.
48 Mr. E. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if he will have arrangements made for a person (details supplied) in County Cork to be admitted to hospital for eye cataract treatment; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that she is elderly and has been waiting some time for an appointment. [11721/97]
Limerick East): As the determination of in-patient appointments is a matter for the hospital authorities in the first instance, I have asked the general manager of Cork University and associated hospitals to investigate the position regarding this patient. Given the particular circumstances of this case, I have requested that he reply to the Deputy directly, as a matter of urgency.
