Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 July 2004
381 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the position with regard to the orthopaedic unit in Mayo General Hospital; the cost of this unit to date, giving details of capital and staffing costs; the number of persons that are currently on the waiting list for this service; and the estimated number of people to be treated at the unit when it opens, on a monthly and annual basis. [20476/04]
View answerThe provision of hospital services at Mayo General Hospital is a matter for the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to provide the information requested directly to the Deputy.
382 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will arrange for counselling for a medical card holder (details supplied) in County Galway who has suffered severe and documented psychological trauma and who has made repeated appeals for support. [20477/04]
View answerResponsibility for the provision of counselling for the named individual rests with the Western Health Board. My Department has therefore asked the chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply to him directly.
