Hospital Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 January 2005

Thursday, 27 January 2005

Questions (92)

Jim O'Keeffe

Question:

90 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she proposes steps through the national treatment purchase fund or otherwise to improve the position of those who need to be assessed by medical consultants, but are unable to obtain appointments for same within the foreseeable future. [2320/05]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

At my request, the national treatment purchase fund is giving consideration to the question of how to progress improvements on waiting times for outpatient appointments.