Hospital Waiting Lists.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 October 2004

Thursday, 28 October 2004

Questions (132)

Michael Ring

Question:

131 Mr. Ring asked asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called for a cataract operation; when they were initially placed on the waiting list for assessment and then for surgery; if this person will be called under the national treatment purchase fund; and when their surgery will be scheduled. [26495/04]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The provision of hospital services for people living in County Mayo is the responsibility of the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the position in relation to this case and also to investigate the position on the national treatment purchase fund and the person's eligibility, and to reply directly to the Deputy.