Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 December 2020
693. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health his views on the waiting time of nine months for a person (details supplied) to be seen at the breast clinic in University Hospital Limerick, having originally been advised that it would be a six-week wait period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39897/20]
View answerThe HSE's National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) have advised that an appointment has been scheduled for the patient to whom you refer for Tuesday 2nd December at 9.00am. University Hospital Limerick has issued an appointment letter and the patient has been contacted by phone.
The National Action Plan on Covid-19 identified the continued delivery of cancer care as a priority. Symptomatic Breast Disease Clinics continued to operate, with urgent cases being prioritised. However, capacity at these Clinics has been reduced due to the need for appropriate physical distancing and infection prevention and control measures.
