Vol. 510 No. 6
237 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be admitted to the orthopaedic unit of Tullamore General Hospital for a hip operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23242/99]
The provision of medical treatment to eligible persons in County Westmeath is the statutory responsibility of the Midland Health Board in the first instance. 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.
