Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 17 May 2000

Vol. 519 No. 3

Written Answers - Parliamentary Query.

Willie Penrose

Question:

175 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason there has been no response to the query raised in relation to a person (details supplied) in parliamentary Question No. 286 of 28 March 2000 in spite of an assurance being given that it would be responded to promptly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13881/00]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

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 understand from the chief executive officer of the board that it has responded to the Deputy on this case in the form of a letter on 12 April last.