Health Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2009

Tuesday, 15 December 2009

Questions (172, 173)

Thomas Byrne

Question:

177 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children if the medical needs of a child (details supplied) in County Meath have been assessed; if so, the length of time this child will have to wait before receiving the required medical treatment from the Health Service Executive. [46772/09]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

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

Michael McGrath

Question:

178 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children when the national guidelines for the selection of patients for insulin pump use will be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46788/09]

Minister of State at the Department of the Health and Children (Deputy Áine Brady)

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