Brendan Griffin
Ceist:379 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health and Children if a dedicated nurse will be provided for Parkinson’s sufferers in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7453/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 April 2011
379 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health and Children if a dedicated nurse will be provided for Parkinson’s sufferers in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7453/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
380 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will request the Health Service Executive to expedite necessary surgery in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if this person will be urgently referred to the National Treatment Purchase Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7460/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. 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.