Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 May 2015
661. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for cataract operations, per county; the length of time they are waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20204/15]
Amharc ar fhreagra662. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the cost to clear the current cataract waiting list; if he will provide funding for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20205/15]
Amharc ar fhreagra663. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce waiting times for cataract operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20206/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 661 to 663, inclusive, together.
As these are service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly. If he has have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days he should contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.
