Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 July 2016
656. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was left on a trolley at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny for 31 hours; the action Waterford Regional Hospital took on the person's arrival; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22518/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will be aware that I cannot comment on individual cases. However, I fully recognise and acknowledge the stress and discomfort experienced by patients and their families who have to wait in conditions that do not provide comfort or privacy.
As the particular query raised by the Deputy relates to a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly. If the Deputy has 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.
