Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 February 2005
149 Mr. Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo had surgery cancelled in Galway Regional Hospital, in view of the urgency of the situation; when they will be called for the urgent surgery; and if she will investigate this serious situation. [4438/05]
View answerThe Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for the provision of services at University College Hospital Galway. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
150 Mr. Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason all elective surgery in the new orthopaedic unit in Mayo General Hospital, Castlebar, County Mayo was cancelled; and when elective surgery will recommence. [4439/05]
View answerThe Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for Mayo General Hospital, Castlebar. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
