Hospital Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 November 2012

Wednesday, 28 November 2012

Questions (247)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Question:

247. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if he will ask the Health Service Executive to intervene urgently in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if he will ensure that the person is transferred to the hospital most suited to meeting their health and psychological needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53353/12]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Decisions to transfer patients are made by treating clinicians if it is determined that the patient’s condition warrants a transfer to another hospital. As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Question No. 248 answered with Question No. 222.

Question No. 249 answered with Question No. 240.