Accident and Emergency Department Waiting Times

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2015

Tuesday, 15 December 2015

Ceisteanna (385, 386, 387)

Gerry Adams

Ceist:

385. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the protocols relating to waiting times that are in place for paediatric patients presenting for triage in accident and emergency departments. [44759/15]

Gerry Adams

Ceist:

386. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the protocols relating to waiting times that are in place for paediatric patients admitted for treatment in accident and emergency departments. [44760/15]

Gerry Adams

Ceist:

387. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the maximum advised waiting time for paediatric patients before being triaged upon referral and presentation to accident and emergency departments. [44761/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 385 to 387, inclusive, together.

The HSE Service Plan includes two performance measures for Emergency Care and Patient Experience Time in the Emergency Department (ED) for all patients as follows: % of all attendees at ED who are discharged or admitted within 6 hours of registration (Target 95%). % of all attendees at ED who are discharged or admitted within 9 hours of registration (Target 100%). Total Emergency Department Time is measured from arrival to ED departure time. These targets are the same for all hospital emergency departments, and for adult and paediatric patients. Performance is monitored and reported on in the published HSE monthly Performance Reports on a Hospital Group and individual hospital level.

In relation to the specific query raised, 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.