Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2004
676 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of people in the Western Health Board area waiting for treatment in the rheumatalogy department in University College Hospital, Galway, Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway and Roscommon Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1390/04]
View answerMy Department does not routinely collect this type of data. It has asked the CEO of the Western Health Board to collate the information and to reply directly to the Deputy.
677 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will be called for a spinal fusion operation at Beaumont Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1393/04]
View answerThe provision of medical services to residents of County Roscommon is the responsibility of the Western Health Board. My Department has asked its CEO to investigate the case and to reply directly to the Deputy.
