Bernard Allen
Question:87 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children the average waiting period between the taking of a smear test and receiving the results in each health board area. [27354/01]
Written Answers. - Cervical Smear Tests.
Bernard Allen
Question:88 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children the average waiting period for a smear test in each health board area. [27355/01]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 87 and 88 together.
The information sought by the Deputy in respect of all health boards is not readily available. My Department has therefore written to the chief executive officers of the health boards seeking details of the waiting times for the appointments and results of cervical smear tests. This information will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.