Hospital Waiting Lists.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 February 2004

Thursday, 12 February 2004

Questions (148)

Jack Wall

Question:

148 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children the number on the waiting list for beds in Naas General Hospital; the actions his Department is taking to alleviate the overcrowding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4411/04]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the provision of services at Naas General Hospital rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the regional chief executive of the authority to examine the matters raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.