Hospital Waiting Lists

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 June 2016

Wednesday, 8 June 2016

Questions (475)

Gerry Adams

Question:

475. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the case of a person (details supplied) who is currently undergoing dialysis in the North of Ireland; if this person will be included on the transplant waiting list in the North of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14784/16]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The person referred to by the Deputy is on Beaumont Hospital's waiting list for a kidney transplant. In accordance with international practice, an individual cannot be on two transplant waiting lists simultaneously.