Enda Kenny
Ceist:155 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Health and Children the rheumatologist services that are available for arthritis sufferers in the Western Health Board area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17197/00]
Written Answers. - Rheumatologist Services.
The provision of services in County Mayo in this instance is the statutory responsibility of the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to reply to the Deputy directly.
Enda Kenny
Ceist:156 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of arthritis sufferers in the Western Health Board region by county and by age category; the facilities open to treat patients in these categories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17198/00]
The provision of services in this instance is the responsibility of the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to reply to the Deputy directly.