Hospital Waiting Lists

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 November 2011

Thursday, 17 November 2011

Questions (217)

Arthur Spring

Question:

219 Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Health the waiting time for a medical card holder to receive an appointment with an ophthalmic surgeon at Kerry General Hospital; and if the Health Service Executive has any plans to reduce this waiting time. [35242/11]

Written answers

Minister for Health (Deputy James Reilly)

The management of outpatient waiting lists is a matter for the HSE and the individual hospitals concerned. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the Executive for direct reply.