Willie Penrose
Question:189 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is immediately admitted for orthopaedic treatment to Tullamore General Hospital; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the orthopaedic unit is closing down for the next six weeks; if, in view of same, he will ensure that people who are in need of urgent treatment are admitted and do not have to wait; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20476/01]