Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 3 Oct 2001

Vol. 541 No. 2

Written Answers. - Hospital Waiting Lists.

Gerry Reynolds

Question:

450 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Health and Children the ratio of private and public patients on the hospital waiting list for Sligo General Hospital; the average length of time for each of these categories on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21288/01]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin):

My Department collates information on public hospital in-patient waiting lists from information supplied by health agencies. Data on private patient waiting lists is not routinely collated by my Department.