Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 21 Feb 1991

Vol. 405 No. 5

Written Answers. - Hospital Treatment for Serious Injury.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

103 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be admitted for surgery to the Adelaide Hospital, Dublin 2, for treatment of a serious injury, having regard to the fact that he has been on a waiting list for two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Health (Dr. O'Hanlon)

The Deputy will appreciate that the admission of a patient is a clinical decision and is a matter for the consultant concerned.

The hospital authorities have been contacted regarding this case and I will write to the Deputy with the results of these inquiries.