John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 351: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny has not received an appointment at the County Clinic, Kilkenny to be assessed for hearing aids in view of the fact that their general practitioner referred them over six months ago and their case is deemed urgent; if she will comment on the waiting lists and timeframe involved for such appointments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7652/07]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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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 matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 352: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in arranging a hearing assessment at Kilkenny County Clinic for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who was referred by their general practitioner as an urgent case over two years ago; if in view of the age and poor hearing of the person she will insist on an immediate appointment. [7653/07]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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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 matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.