Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 20 Oct 1999

Vol. 509 No. 5

Written Answers. - Medical Services.

John McGuinness

Question:

123 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will have arrangements made for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who has to attend for dialysis at a hospital in Dublin to receive this care at Waterford Regional Hospital. [20815/99]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Cowen)

The provision of medical treatment to eligible persons in County Kilkenny in this instance is the statutory responsibility of the South Eastern 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.