Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:235 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients awaiting cataract surgery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18073/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 June 2007
235 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients awaiting cataract surgery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18073/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraStatutory responsibility for the collation, management and publication of data on waiting times and numbers of persons waiting for surgical procedures rests with the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF). My Department has, therefore, asked the Chief Executive of the NTPF to reply directly to the Deputy in relation to the information requested.