John Perry
Question:163 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim will be called for a hip operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14460/99]
Written Answers. - Hospital Waiting Lists.
The provision of medical treatment in this instance is the responsibility of the North-Western Health Board. I have asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate this case and to reply to the Deputy directly as a matter of urgency.
Gay Mitchell
Question:164 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 who is on the emergency list at Tallaght Hospital for knee surgery will be admitted for treatment without further delay. [14472/99]
The provision of treatment in this case is a matter, in the first instance, for the Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Dublin, incorporating the National Children's Hospital. I have therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the hospital to investigate the matter and reply directly to the Deputy.
Gay Mitchell
Question:165 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 will be given urgent attention in view of the fact she is awaiting surgery for a heart valve replacement for over two years and has been informed that it will be at least early in 2000 before she will be attended to. [14474/99]
The provision of treatment in this case is the responsibility, in the first instance, of St. James's Hospital. I have therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the hospital to investigate the matter and reply directly to the Deputy.