Vol. 516 No. 5
211 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be admitted immediately for a hip operation at Tullamore General Hospital in view of the fact her condition has deteriorated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8609/00]
The provision of medical treatment to 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 board to investigate this case and to reply to the Deputy directly as a matter of urgency.
212 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be assessed immediately by one of the consultants at Tullamore General Hospital for a hip operation in view of the fact she is suffering extreme pain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8610/00]
The provision of medical treatment to 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 board to investigate this case and to reply to the Deputy directly as a matter of urgency.
