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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 4 Nov 2003

Vol. 573 No. 3

Written Answers. - Hospital Waiting Lists.

Michael Ring

Ceist:

496 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called to Merlin Park for a hip operation. [25487/03]

The provision of services for persons resident in County Mayo is a matter for the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the position and reply to the Deputy directly.

Michael Ring

Ceist:

497 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason the assessment of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo for a cataract operation was cancelled on three different occasions in the past year; the reason their operation, which was due on the 29 October 2003, has been cancelled and they have been told they will not be called until 3 December 2003; if this matter will be investigated; and if this person can expect surgery to proceed on 3 December 2003. [25488/03]

The provision of services for persons resident in County Mayo is a matter for the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the position and reply to the Deputy directly.

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