Hospital Waiting Lists.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 December 2008

Tuesday, 9 December 2008

Ceisteanna (88)

James Reilly

Ceist:

207 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number and length of time patients have been waiting on outpatient waiting lists in hospital for orthopaedics, cardiology, ophthalmology, dermatology, neurology and oncology; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44744/08]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

The management of hospital services generally, including out-patient waiting lists, is a matter for the HSE and the individual hospitals concerned. Therefore, the question has been referred to the Executive for direct reply.