Accident and Emergency Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 September 2006

Thursday, 28 September 2006

Questions (181)

Jerry Cowley

Question:

179 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Health and Children if the current trend of cancellation of the majority of surgical operations being cancelled at Mayo General Hospital in order to clear the trolley crisis in the accident and emergency department is going to continue; her views on whether this is a ridiculous decision by the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30205/06]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.