Michael Ring
Question:516 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called for a hip replacement in view of the fact that he is in terrible pain. [24380/00]
Vol. 525 No. 2
516 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called for a hip replacement in view of the fact that he is in terrible pain. [24380/00]
The provision of medical treatment to eligible persons in County Mayo is, in this instance, the statutory responsibility of the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the position in relation to this case and to reply to the Deputy directly.