Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 November 2011
248 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant histopathologists currently in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; the number of persons on the waiting list to see the consultant; the average waiting time to see the consultant; the steps being taken to reduce the waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35088/11]
View answer249 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant rheumatologists currently in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; the number of persons on the waiting list to see the consultant; the average waiting time to see the consultant; the steps being taken to reduce the waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35089/11]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 248 and 249 together.
As these are service matters, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
