Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 February 2012
202 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list to have a transplant at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; if he will confirm that the waiting times for transplants is more than 30 months; the immediate steps being taken to reduce these waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11814/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
203 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for each specialist at each of the three children’s hospitals; the average waiting times for each specialist; the steps being taken to reduce waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11815/12]
View answerThe Paediatric Hospitals work together as a unified network. The Clinical Director, a joint appointment across all three hospitals, works with the hospitals to ensure patients are given the right treatment in the most appropriate location. When bed pressures occur, the Clinical Director clinically reviews patients and, where necessary, redeploys patients across the hospitals.
The three Dublin Paediatric hospitals are working closely together so that children can be admitted quickly where necessary. The Paediatric Hospitals remain cognisant at all times of the challenges facing their young patients and of the need to support families. The hospitals work with the families whenever possible to ensure the least possible disruption to the patient. In 2012 a key performance objective of a waiting time of 20 weeks or less for elective paediatric procedures will be introduced.
I have asked the HSE to supply the Deputy with the detailed information sought.
