Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2004
358 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will have arrangements made for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17 to be admitted to Beaumont Hospital for a serious hernia operation. [4513/04]
View answerResponsibility for the provision of health services to persons living in 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.
359 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will be called to the Mater Hospital, Dublin for treatment; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4520/04]
View answerThe provision of services to residents of County Galway is the responsibility of the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the position regarding this case and to reply directly to the Deputy.
