Michael Ring
Question:227 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of people who are waiting for cataract operations; and if he will give details for each health board area. [28325/00]
Written Answers. - Hospital Waiting Lists.
The total number on in-patient hospital waiting lists for cataract operations as at 30 September 2000, the latest date for which figures are available, was 2,523. Details for each health board area are as follows:
|
Eastern Regional Health Authority |
1,358 |
|
Midland |
0 |
|
Mid-West |
345 |
|
North-East |
0 |
|
North-West |
57 |
|
South-East |
206 |
|
Southern |
337 |
|
Western |
220 |