Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 17 Oct 2000

Vol. 524 No. 2

Written Answers. - Hospital Waiting Lists.

Emmet Stagg

Question:

319 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9, who is aged 74 years, has his operation for enlarged prostate cancelled for the third time on 11 November 2000 in Beaumont Hospital; the action he proposes to ensure that his and similar patients can get treatment when it is required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22312/00]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin):

The responsibility for the provision of services at Beaumont Hospital is a matter for the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the authority to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply directly to him as a matter of urgency.