Question:
217 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24 has yet to receive a hip operation in Tallaght Hospital in view of the fact that this person is on an urgent list for a considerable period of time and that her original application for such treatment dates from 2 June 1999; and if he will intervene directly with the hospital to ensure that this patient receives medical care as a matter of priority. [21689/00]
