130 Mr. Cosgrave asked the Minister for Health and Children when an appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13, due to the urgency of this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10867/01]

Responsibility for the provision of health services to persons living in Counties Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the regional chief executive of the authority to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.