Jim Higgins
Question:334 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in the provision of a hip replacement for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [7850/99]
Written Answers. - Hospital Waiting Lists.
The provision of medical treatment to eligible persons in County Mayo in this instance is the statutory 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.