Vol. 485 No. 4
141 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Health and Children the steps, if any, he will take to have a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath admitted for a hip replacement as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23528/97]
The provision of medical treatment for eligible persons in County Westmeath is the statutory responsibility of the Midland Health Board in the first instance. I have asked the chief executive officer of the Midland Health Board to investigate the position in relation to this case and to reply to the Deputy directly as a matter of urgency.
