Hospital Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 October 2004

Tuesday, 5 October 2004

Questions (250)

Michael Ring

Question:

369 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called for eye cataract surgery; the length of time they have been on the pre-assessment list or treatment list; and when they will be given an appointment. [23273/04]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The provision of hospital services for people living 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 in relation to this case and to reply directly to the Deputy.