Hospital Waiting Lists.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2006

Tuesday, 5 December 2006

Ceisteanna (85)

Jimmy Deenihan

Ceist:

97 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients on waiting lists for admission to each of the neurological units from 2002 to date in 2006; the length of time these patients have been waiting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41419/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

Responsibility for the collection and reporting of waiting lists and waiting times now falls within the remit of the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF). My Department has, therefore, asked the Chief Executive of the NTPF to reply to the Deputy directly in relation to the information requested.