Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 13 Nov 2003

Vol. 574 No. 3

Written Answers. - Hospital Waiting Lists.

John McGuinness

Ceist:

210 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in providing treatment at Tallaght Hospital for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the files were recovered from Kilcreene Hospital, Kilkenny; the reason this person's last appointment at Tallaght Hospital was cancelled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26983/03]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The provision of services for people living in County Carlow is a matter for the South-Eastern Health Board. My Department has asked its chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply directly to him.