Vol. 498 No. 4
311 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Health and Children if the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford who is awaiting heart by-pass surgery will be examined; and if he will ensure that there is no further delay in having this surgery carried out. [27560/98]
The provision of medical treatment to eligible persons, in this instance, is the statutory responsibility of St. James's 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.
312 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Health and Children if the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford, who has been a patient at Waterford Regional Hospital for the past eight weeks awaiting heart by-pass surgery, will be examined; and if he will ensure that there is no further delay in this regard. [27561/98]
The provision of medical treatment to eligible persons in this instance is the statutory responsibility of St. James's 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.
