Hospital Waiting Lists.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 October 2004

Thursday, 21 October 2004

Questions (113)

Michael Ring

Question:

107 Mr. Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has spent almost nine months on a pre-assessment waiting list for cataract removal surgery; and when they can expect to be called for assessment. [25873/04]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The provision of hospital services for people living in County Mayo is a matter for the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply directly to him.