Hospital Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 June 2004

Tuesday, 1 June 2004

Questions (244)

Paul Connaughton

Question:

263 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has been unable to have a hernia operation as a public patient at University College Hospital, Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16408/04]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The provision of hospital 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 the case and to reply directly to the Deputy.