Accident and Emergency Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 June 2004

Tuesday, 22 June 2004

Questions (197)

Finian McGrath

Question:

186 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children if there has been an improvement in waiting times for patients on trolleys in the accident and emergency department of Beaumont Hospital over the past six months; and if he has future plans to resolve this terrible situation. [18320/04]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Services at Beaumont Hospital are provided under an arrangement with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the regional chief executive of the authority to examine the issue raised and to reply to the Deputy directly.