Dáil Éireann - Volume 527 - 05 December, 2000

Written Answers. - Hospital Waiting Lists.

Mr. Ring Mr. Ring

222. Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called for a cataract operation in the Regional Hospital, Galway. [28213/00]

Mr. Martin Mr. Martin

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin): The provision of medical treatment for eligible persons in County Mayo is, in this instance, the statutory 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 matter and reply to the Deputy directly.

Mr. Ring Mr. Ring

223. Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called for orthodontic treatment. [28214/00]

Mr. Martin Mr. Martin

695

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin): As the provision of orthodontic services for eligible persons in County Mayo is the statutory responsibility of the Western Health Board, I have asked the chief executive officer of that board to investigate the position in relation to this [695] case and to reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.

Question No. 224 taken with Question No. 216.

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