Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 4 Nov 2003

Vol. 573 No. 3

Written Answers. - Hospital Waiting Lists.

Finian McGrath

Question:

448 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) who is on an emergency priority waiting list for the Mater Hospital will receive an operation; and if the maximum advice, support and assistance will be provided in this case. [25058/03]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the provision of health services to residents of counties Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the regional chief executive of the authority to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.