Vol. 496 No. 3
290 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called to Cappagh Hospital, Dublin 11, for a scan; and if she is on the waiting list to be seen by an orthopaedic surgeon. [22785/98]
The provision of hospital services in this instance is the statutory responsibility of St. Mary's Orthopaedic Hospital, Cappagh. I have asked the secretary manager of the hospital to investigate the position in relation to this case and to reply to the Deputy directly.
291 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called to the Regional Hospital, Galway, for a scan; and the length of time she is on the waiting list. [22786/98]
The provision of hospital services to eligible persons in County Mayo in this instance is the statutory responsibility of the Western Health Board. I have asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the position in relation to this case and to reply to the Deputy directly.
