Hospital Waiting Lists

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 March 2013

Tuesday, 26 March 2013

Questions (558)

Michelle Mulherin

Question:

558. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the number of oncology patients in Mayo General Hospital on average for each week over the past year that have been left awaiting an oncology bed at their nearest Cancer Centre of Excellence at University Hospital Galway; the reason for this delay; if he will direct immediate action to address the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14984/13]

Written answers

Minister for Health

In relation to the particular query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in this matter.