Vol. 505 No. 7
67 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon has to wait four months for an eyesight test; the plans, if any, he has to reduce the waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14633/99]
The provision of hospital services to eligible persons in County Roscommon 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.
68 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will be called for his operation in view of the length of time he is on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14634/99]
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.
