Hospital Appointments Delays

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 November 2016

Wednesday, 23 November 2016

Questions (188)

Peter Burke

Question:

188. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 205 of 16 November 2016, if he will address the issues raised and expedite an appointment in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36528/16]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The scheduling of appointments for patients is a matter for the hospital to which the patient has been referred. I understand that the HSE has responded directly on this matter on 17 November 2016 in relation to the patient's appointment.