Vol. 546 No. 3
205 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Health and Children the most recent waiting list for audiology services in the Southern Health Board, Tralee; the number of persons on the waiting list; the average waiting time; the steps being taken to reduce the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31522/01]
Data on audiology waiting lists are not routinely collected by my Department.
The provision of services in this case is the responsibility of the Southern Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the board to look into the matter and reply directly to the Deputy.
206 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry has to wait six months to be placed on a waiting list for an appointment with an audiologist; if this person will be seen immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31523/01]
The Southern Health Board is responsible for the provision of services in the case to which the Deputy is referring. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the board to look into the matter and reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.
207 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be called for an appointment with the audiologist in Tralee, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31524/01]
The Southern Health Board is responsible for the provision of services in the case to which the Deputy is referring. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the board to look into the matter and reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.
