Helen Keogh
Question:25 Ms Keogh asked the Minister for Health the waiting period for mammograph services in each of the health board areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2742/96]
Vol. 461 No. 3
25 Ms Keogh asked the Minister for Health the waiting period for mammograph services in each of the health board areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2742/96]
Limerick East): Diagnostic mammography services are currently provided at 19 centres throughout the country. Within each health board area immediate appointments are available for urgent referrals. The waiting times for routine referrals in each of the units are as set out in the following schedule.
Hospitals |
Routine |
Referrals |
|
UC.H. Galway |
4 week wait |
Mater Hospital |
1 week |
Waterford |
2 weeks |
St. James' Hospital |
Immediate |
Adelaide Hospital |
8 weeks |
O.L.L. Drogheda |
3-4 weeks |
Mayo General |
2-3 days |
Tralee General |
Immediate |
Our Lady's Navan |
1 week |
Limerick Regional |
5 weeks |
Ennis General |
Immediate |
Nenagh General |
2 weeks |
Portlaoise General |
1-2 weeks |
Beaumont Hospital |
2 weeks |
St. Vincent's Hospital |
5-6 months |
Sligo General |
1 week |
Letterkenny |
1 week |
Sth Infirmary/Victoria |
4½ months |
Portiuncula Hospital |
Immediate |