Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 198: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the delays in obtaining appointments for consultation or orthopaedic treatment in Cork and the fact that general practitioners have been advised that they are unable to obtain an appointment for such treatment; the steps being taken to deal with this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44671/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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As the provision of orthopaedic services is a matter for the Health Service Executive, the issue has been referred to the Executive for direct reply.