Pat Carey
Question:147 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the medical attention that is being given to a person (details supplied) to relieve their medical condition. [19070/04]
View answerTuesday, 29 June 2004
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I am aware of the case to whom the Deputy refers. On 10 April 2003 and again on 11 June 2004, the Irish embassy in London contacted the governor's office of HMP Full Sutton in relation to the health of this person. The governor's office confirmed that his medical needs were assessed, that he was referred to and under the care of NHS consultants, and he was receiving the recommended medication for his condition. On my instructions, the Irish embassy in London again contacted the governor's office in the past week. It was confirmed that the individual concerned was taken to an outside hospital on 23 June for a CT scan and that action will be taken on any recommendations arising from this test. My Department will continue to keep in contact with the prison authorities. It will provide all appropriate consular assistance to the individual concerned.