Hospital Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2012

Tuesday, 9 October 2012

Questions (572)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

572. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will sanction the bilateral programme for cochlear implant at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, and if so, the date of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42630/12]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The HSE have informed my Department that Beaumont Hospital has been engaging with it over the introduction of cochlear implants. The HSE have requested the hospital to submit a business case for consideration for the 2013 service plan.