Hospital Equipment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2017

Tuesday, 28 February 2017

Questions (635, 636)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

635. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a situation in Tallaght hospital in which equipment required for PH testing is currently inoperative, resulting in the suspension of the testing at the hospital; when the equipment will be replaced in view of the fact that it is on the Capital and Equipment list for 2017; if he will ensure the fast-tracking of procurement of this equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10276/17]

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

636. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the estimated number of persons that have been affected by a situation in Tallaght hospital in which equipment required for PH testing is currently inoperative, resulting in the suspension of the testing at the hospital; the way those persons who were referred to Tallaght for this test will be dealt with; the location and when they can they receive these tests; the waiting times expected as a result of this delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10277/17]

Written answers

Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 635 and 636 together.

In relation to the particular queries raised, as these are service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.