Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2015
601. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on waiting lists for orthopaedic procedures within the Saolta University health care group, as at June in each of the years 2011 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28683/15]
View answer602. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health the number of persons, in tabular form, who have been on waiting lists, for elective surgery within the Saolta University health care group for up to three months, three months-plus to six months, six months-plus to nine months, nine months-plus to 12 months, 12 months-plus to 18 months, and in excess of 18 months, including numbers for ophthalmic procedures detailed separately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28687/15]
View answer603. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time, mean and median, for an ophthalmic inpatient treatment in the Saolta University health care group; if he will confirm that the group has the necessary specialist personnel required to carry out ophthalmic procedures; if not, when this situation will be rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28690/15]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 601 to 603, inclusive, together.
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