Michael Ring
Question:65 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay of the Western Health Board replying to Parliamentary Question No. 377 of 23 March 1999 in relation to a hip operation in view of the fact the current situation is unsatisfactory; his views on whether the length of time it took to issue replies (details supplied) to two questions is reasonable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11218/99]