73 Mrs. Geoghegan-Quinn asked the Minister for Health whether he intends to respond in a comprehensive way to representations received by the Minister of State at his Department from a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and, if so, when he will make such a response. [20895/96]

Representations on the matter referred to by the Deputy were received by my office on 17 September 1996. Following inquiries of the health board regarding the matters concerned, a reply issued from my office on 8 November.