Michael Ring
Question:429 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called for a heart by-pass operation in view of the fact that he is in severe discomfort and pain. [8857/98]
Vol. 489 No. 6
429 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called for a heart by-pass operation in view of the fact that he is in severe discomfort and pain. [8857/98]
The provision of medical treatment in this instance is the responsibility of the Western Health Board. I have asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the position in relation to this case and to reply to the Deputy directly.