Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 July 2015
220. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting attention in respect of various elective procedures at various public hospitals; those who have already been seen by a consultant, those who are still awaiting consultation, and those identified as being in need of surgical procedures but who are still on waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28167/15]
View answer223. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number and location of public hospitals with the highest number of patients awaiting elective procedures; the nature of the procedures, whether hip replacement, cardiovascular or other; the extent to which it is planned to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28170/15]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 220 and 223 together.
As these are service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.
