Hospital Waiting Lists.

Tuesday, 27 January 2004

Questions (632)

Michael Ring

Question:

746 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called for a cataract removal operation in Galway; if this person is placed on a waiting list to be seen either for assessment or for surgery in Galway; and if so, when they were placed on the list and when they will be called. [1821/04]

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Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The provision of hospital services for persons resident in County Mayo is a matter for the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the position and to reply directly to the Deputy.