Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2009
299 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details provided) in County Cork will be called for an out-patient appointment regarding an orthopaedic problem; when this person will subsequently be offered an appointment for surgery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4470/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe management of out-patient waiting lists is a matter for the HSE and the individual hospitals concerned. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the Executive for direct reply.
300 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 is waiting for a back injury operation in the Mater Hospital for some considerable time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4478/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
301 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons in each acute hospital who have been discharged but remain in the hospital concerned; the duration of their stay in each case post discharge; the steps being taken to provide alternative accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4486/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
