Vol. 501 No. 3
255 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Health and Children the waiting list for children awaiting ear, nose and throat procedures in the Dublin region; if he will give a detailed breakdown of this list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6198/99]
As at 31 December 1999, the latest figures available, there were 1,126 children in the Dublin region waiting over three months for ear, nose and throat procedures.
The following table shows the breakdown by hospital of this figure:
|
Name of Hospital |
Total Number of Children waiting over 3 months for ENT procedures |
|
Adelaide & Meath Hospital, incorporating the National Children's Hospital |
70 |
|
Beaumont Hospital |
80 |
|
The National Children's Hospital, Temple Street |
546 |
|
Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin |
337 |
|
Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital |
61 |
|
St. Michael's Hospital |
15 |
|
St. James's Hospital |
17 |
|
Total |
1,126 |
