James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 80: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if there is a waiting list for stereotactic radiotherapy particularly for patients with arteriovenous malformation who are not suitable for either surgery or embolisation; if so, if a contributing factor is that equipment used to do this procedure at St Luke's is no longer available or functioning; the length of time this has been the case; the arrangements to address the problems with the equipment and the needs of patients who are awaiting treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7323/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services is a matter for the Health Service Executive and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular question raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy in relation to the matter raised.