Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2010
802 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway is not being admitted to Merlin Park Hospital, Galway for an operation (details supplied); if she will outline the length of time they have been on the waiting list; if she will confirm if treatment can be organised under the National Treatment Purchase Fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33880/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
However, I would like to advise the Deputy that the scheduling of patients for hospital treatment is a matter for the hospital in each case and is determined on the basis of clinical need. Should the patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he/she would be in the best position to take the matter up with the hospital. Subject to the resources available to it, the National Treatment Purchase Fund may arrange treatment for patients who have been on a surgical waiting list for more than three months. It is open to the person in question or anyone acting on their behalf to contact the Fund directly in relation to their case.
804 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide a new stroke unit at a Beaumont Hospital in Dublin 9; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33885/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
