Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 6 Nov 2002

Vol. 556 No. 4

Written Answers. - Hospital Services.

Michael Ring

Ceist:

178 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the progress which has been made on the orthopaedic unit at Mayo General Hospital; and when there will be a proper, full service for the people of County Mayo in the orthopaedic unit in Castlebar. [20713/02]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The provision of orthopaedic services at Mayo General Hospital is the responsibility of the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the position in this matter and reply to the Deputy directly.