Vol. 502 No. 6
211 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Health and Children if the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford will be examined in relation to dialysis treatment; if he will ensure that this person will be provided with treatment at Waterford Regional Hospital which is less than 12 miles from his home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8890/99]
The provision of medical treatment to eligible persons in County Waterford in this instance is the statutory responsibility of the South-Eastern 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.
212 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be admitted immediately for a necessary medical procedure to St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8976/99]
The provision of medical treatment in this case is the responsibility of the voluntary hospital concerned in the first instance. I have asked the chief executive officer of the hospital to investigate this matter and to reply to the Deputy concerned as a matter of urgency.
