Hospital Waiting Lists

Friday, 6 September 2019

Questions (1283)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

1283. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if the waiting lists for robotic surgery for prostate cancer patients at University Hospital Galway is in line with the recommendations of the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026. [36487/19]

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Written answers

Minister for Health

The National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 does not include a specific recommendation on robotic surgery for prostate cancer patients.

As the issue raised involves service delivery, I have referred the question to the HSE for further direct reply.