Vol. 505 No. 4
114 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of limb amputees in the Western Health Board area; the examinations, if any, carried out on the procedure involved in carrying out adjustments to fitted limbs; the qualifications necessary and the medical staff required to carry out this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13872/99]
115 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the fact that limb amputees in the Western Health Board have to attend University College Hospital Galway for the purpose of simple adjustment procedures; the consideration, if any, he will give to having the adjustments carried out at health centres in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13873/99]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 114 and 115 together.
The provision of medical treatment to eligible persons 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 matter and to reply to the Deputy directly.
