Hospital Waiting Lists.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 July 2006

Tuesday, 4 July 2006

Ceisteanna (166)

Michael Ring

Ceist:

178 Mr. Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of times a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has been called for a procedure; the number of times this procedure has been cancelled; the length of time this person has been on the waiting list for surgery; if they will be treated under the National Treatment Purchase Fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25637/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this case investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.