Hospital Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 October 2009

Wednesday, 7 October 2009

Ceisteanna (160, 161, 162)

Michael Creed

Ceist:

250 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the problem at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, regarding the non-availability of paediatric anaesthetists which is giving rise to the cancellation of life saving neurosurgical appointments for young children; the interim solutions she envisages to overcome this problem while permanent positions are advertised and filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34733/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

As this is a service issue, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Michael Creed

Ceist:

251 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that an appointment for a person (details supplied) in County Cork was recently cancelled at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, due to the non-availability of a consultant paediatric anaesthetist; when this surgical appointment will be rescheduled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34734/09]

Ciaran Lynch

Ceist:

261 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Cork, who is in need of brain surgery, will receive treatment; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34926/09]

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 251 and 261 together.

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.