Hospital Waiting Lists

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2015

Tuesday, 9 June 2015

Ceisteanna (786, 787)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

786. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the massive increase in numbers waiting for surgery, for over a year, in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; if a particular plan has been, or will be, put in place to address these waiting lists, in view of the fact that they include those in chronic pain, along with those waiting for essential spinal surgery; if there is a plan for recruiting anaesthetists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21956/15]

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

787. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details on the increase in numbers waiting for surgery for over a year in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; if any particular plan has been, or will be, put in place to address these waiting lists at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21957/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 786 and 787 together.

As these are service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.

Question No. 788 answered with Question No. 686.