Vol. 498 No. 1
228 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in calling a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to the Mater Hospital, Dublin 7, for a heart operation; the reason he was given so little time to attend the hospital when he was contacted almost two months ago; and the reason he has had no contact since. [26295/98]
The provision of medical treatment to eligible persons in this instance is the statutory responsibility of the Mater Hospital. I have asked the chief executive officer of the hospital to investigate the position in relation to this case and to reply to the Deputy directly.
229 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will have an investigation carried out into the delay in calling a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny for radium treatment at St. Luke's Hospital, Dublin 6; and if he will ensure that she is called immediately in view of the urgent medical treatment required. [26299/98]
The provision of medical treatment to eligible persons in this instance is the statutory responsibility of St. Luke's Hospital. I have asked the secretary-manager of the hospital to investigate the position in relation to this case and to reply to the Deputy directly.
