Vol. 554 No. 5
1067 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children if his Department will intervene on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo and have this person called for a hip operation in view of the fact that their condition has deteriorated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16233/02]
Responsibility for the provision of health services to persons residing in County Sligo rests with the North-Western Health Board. My Department has therefore asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the position in relation to this case and to reply to the Deputy directly.
1068 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reasons for the delay in arranging an operation for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny at Kilcreens Hospital, Kilkenny; and if his Department will expedite an appointment in this case. [16234/02]
The provision of services in the case of the person named from County Kilkenny is the responsibility of the South-Eastern Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the position in relation to this case and to reply directly to the Deputy.
