Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 27 Mar 2001

Vol. 533 No. 3

Written Answers. - Hospital Waiting Lists.

John McGuinness

Question:

184 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason an immediate appointment has not been made for a person (details supplied) in County Carlow to have radiotherapy treatment at St. Luke's Hospital, Rathgar, Dublin; the reasons for the delay in this regard; and if there is a waiting list. [8569/01]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The provision of services in the case to which the Deputy is referring is in the first instance the responsibility of the South Eastern Health Board. I have, therefore, asked the chief executive officer at the board to look into the matter and reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.