John Dennehy (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 370: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the development of adult neurosurgery facilities here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35411/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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At the request of my Department, a committee was established by the former Comhairle na nOspidéal, to review arrangements for the provision of neurosurgical services and consultant staffing nationally, and following consultation with the interests concerned, to make recommendations on the future organisation and development of neurosurgical services.

My Department has been informed that the report will be published very shortly. The future development of neurosurgery services will be considered in the light of the recommendations of the report.

Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 371: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will be called for a CAT Scan at University College Hospital Galway; her views on whether it is acceptable that a person who is experiencing sight failure and collapsing should have to wait over 14 months for a scan; the time delay for such appointments; the steps she is taking to address the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35431/06]

Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 372: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will be called for a renal appointment at University College Hospital Galway; the time delay for such appointments; the steps she is taking to address the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35432/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 371 and 372 together.

The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this case investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.