Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 May 2010
159 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children when surgery will be offered in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare at Tallaght Hospital, Dublin 24; the length of time before purchase scheme is an option in this case; the reason this procedure cannot be undertaken in Naas hospital, County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19665/10]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
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.
