Jack Wall
Question:252 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an appointment for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [30483/01]
Written Answers. - Hospital Waiting Lists.
The Blackrock Clinic is an independent private hospital. The scheduling of appointments for patients at this facility is a matter for the authorities at the Blackrock Clinic.
Michael Ring
Question:253 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called for a hip replacement assessment. [30605/01]
The provision of medical services in this instance is the 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 reply to the Deputy directly.