Health Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2006

Tuesday, 17 October 2006

Questions (249)

Michael Ring

Question:

329 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason the optometrist and ophthalmologist service in County Mayo is not provided at the same level as other countries in the Health Service Executive Western area, in view of the fact that in County Mayo there is a four month waiting list for payment for an eye test, and in County Galway the waiting list for payment is under two weeks; the reason people in County Mayo are being discriminated against in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32978/06]

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.