Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 14 Nov 2002

Vol. 557 No. 3

Written Answers. - Hospital Waiting Lists.

Michael Ring

Ceist:

185 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be admitted to Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital; and if this person will be admitted urgently under the treatment purchase fund. [22044/02]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The provision of services in County Mayo is the responsibility of the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the position in relation to this case and reply to the Deputy directly.