Peter Fitzpatrick
Ceist:470. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health to expedite surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19215/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 5 July 2016
Ceisteanna (470)
Freagraí scríofa
The HSE has advised my Department that the individual concerned was clinically reviewed by the Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon on 30 June and the hospital confirmed he is scheduled for surgery on the 25 July.
It should be noted that whilst the hospital does all in its power to ensure scheduled operations go ahead there can never be a complete guarantee of this as occasionally pressures such as emergency cases provide challenges and re-scheduling of procedures.