Vol. 556 No. 5
158 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reasons for the delay in providing a hip operation for a person (details supplied) in County Carlow at Cappagh Hospital; if the operation will be expedited; the reason this person has been informed that it will take up to nine months; the number of people waiting for such an operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20945/02]
The provision of services for people living in County Carlow is a matter, in the first instance, for the South-Eastern Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matters raised by the Deputy and to reply directly to him.
159 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a number of appointments were cancelled for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny by Waterford Regional Hospital; and if the treatment will be arranged without further delay. [20946/02]
The provision of services for people living in County Kilkenny is a matter, in the first instance, for the South-Eastern Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matters raised by the Deputy and to reply directly to him.
160 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in providing a cataract operation for a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if the operation will be provided without further delay. [20947/02]
The provision of services for people living in County Carlow is a matter, in the first instance, for the South-Eastern Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matters raised by the Deputy and to reply directly to him.
