Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 7 Oct 2003

Vol. 571 No. 4

Written Answers. - Hospital Waiting Lists.

John McGuinness

Question:

432 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reasons for the delay in providing an operation or treatment for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, and if the matter can be expedited. [22355/03]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The provision of services for people living in County Kilkenny is a matter for the South-Eastern Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply directly to him.