Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 23 May 2000

Vol. 519 No. 5

Written Answers. - Hospital Waiting Lists.

Willie Penrose

Question:

169 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Health and Children the steps he will take to have a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath admitted to Tullamore General Hospital in view of the fact she is in need of surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14060/00]

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. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate this case and to reply to the Deputy directly as a matter of urgency.