Michael Ring
Ceist:177 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called to the Regional Hospital in Galway for an eye operation; and when his operation will take place. [5953/03]
Written Answers - Hospital Waiting Lists.
The provision of medical services in this case is the responsibility of the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the position and to reply directly to the Deputy.
John McGuinness
Ceist:178 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 364 of 26 November 2002, if an appointment will be made for a person (details supplied) in County Carlow at St. James's Hospital, Dublin; the reasons the appointment was not made in February 2003 as promised; and if the treatment required will be expedited in view of this person's changed medical circumstances. [5954/03]
The provision of medical services for persons resident in County Carlow is a matter for the South Eastern Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the position and to reply directly to the Deputy.