Written answers

Tuesday, 15 February 2005

Department of Health and Children

Hospital Waiting Lists

9:00 pm

Photo of Denis NaughtenDenis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 246: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) will be called for a cataract operation; the reason for the delay in calling this person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4999/05]

Photo of Mary HarneyMary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for people resident in County Roscommon. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Photo of Denis NaughtenDenis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 247: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of patients from counties Roscommon, Galway and Mayo respectively currently awaiting urology appointments; the average waiting time for an outpatient appointment and for elective surgery for patients from each county respectively; the action she is taking to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5000/05]

Photo of Mary HarneyMary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for people resident in counties Mayo, Galway and Roscommon. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.

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