Michael D. Higgins
Ceist:94 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of adults and children on waiting lists for cardiac operations; if his attention has been drawn to the concern expressed (details supplied) that seriously ill people on waiting lists in need of heart surgery are dying; the steps, if any, he is taking to deal with this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9906/00]