Hospital Waiting Lists.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2004

Tuesday, 17 February 2004

Ceisteanna (334, 335)

Michael Ring

Ceist:

420 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called for a knee operation. [5051/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The provision of services to residents of 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 to reply directly to the Deputy.

Willie Penrose

Ceist:

421 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be given an appointment with a consultant orthopaedic surgeon as a matter of urgency. [5088/04]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the provision of hospital services to residents of County Westmeath rests with the Midland Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the position in relation to this case and to reply to the Deputy directly.