Bernard J. Durkan
Question:485 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children if an early appointment could be arranged with St. James's Hospital in Dublin for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has been waiting for over two and a quarter years for this procedure and is extremely anxious at present in view of the fact that the appointment offered is not for another five months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13180/02]