Hospital Waiting Lists.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2009

Tuesday, 3 November 2009

Questions (446)

Jack Wall

Question:

510 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of adults and children on the waiting list for rheumatology assessment or treatment in Naas General Hospital, County Kildare; if such patients are entitled under the National Treatment Purchase Fund to seek alternative appointments if they are on the list for longer than three months; if there are mechanisms available to them to obtain consultative appointments and treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38565/09]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

The National Treatment Purchase Fund arranges treatment for patients who have been on a surgical waiting list for more than three months. It is open to the person in question or anyone acting on their behalf to contact the Fund directly in relation to their case.