Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 23 May 2001

Vol. 536 No. 6

Written Answers. - Hospital Waiting Lists.

Willie Penrose

Ceist:

166 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will take steps to have a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath admitted to the Mater Hospital, Dublin for an immediate orthopaedic appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15228/01]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the provision of health services to persons living in County Westmeath rests with the Midland Health Board in the first instance. My Department has therefore asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.