Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 23 Mar 1999

Vol. 502 No. 3

Written Answers. - Hospital Services.

Willie Penrose

Question:

320 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Health and Children the steps, if any, he will take to ensure a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is admitted to the orthopaedic unit at Tullamore General Hospital to have a hip replacement carried out immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7695/99]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Cowen)

The provision of medical treatment to eligible persons in County Westmeath is the statutory responsibility of the Midland Health Board in the first instance. I have asked the chief executive officer of the Midland Health Board to investigate this matter and to reply directly to the Deputy concerned as a matter of urgency.