Health Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013

Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Ceisteanna (1079)

Sean Fleming

Ceist:

1079. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be scheduled for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1557/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Health Service Executive Community Audiology service administers and monitors hearing tests for adults who are at risk for hearing loss. Appointments for the audiology service are sent in a strict chronology according to clinical priorities and date of receipt of referral. The HSE has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.