Vol. 571 No. 4
401 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in arranging a bladder operation for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny at Beaumount Hospital, Dublin; the further reason arrangements were made and then postponed; if the operation and treatment will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21924/03]
The provision of services for people living in County Kilkenny is a matter for the South-Eastern Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply directly to him.
402 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if full time care will be provided at St. Columba's Hospital, Thomastown, Kilkenny, for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21925/03]
As the Deputy will be aware, the responsibility for the provision of health services in the Kilkenny area rests with the South-Eastern Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply direct to him, as a matter of urgency.
