Gerry Reynolds
Ceist:94 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim will be called for surgery. [9217/99]
Written Answers. - Hospital Services.
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 directly as a matter of urgency.
Willie Penrose
Ceist:95 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be admitted for a hip operation to the orthopaedic unit at Tullamore General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9218/99]
The provision of medical treatment to eligible persons living 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 this case and to reply to the Deputy directly as a matter of urgency.