Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 104: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21964/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 105: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 who is on a public hospital waiting list for more than six months is unable to access treatment under the National Treatment Purchase Fund and in view of her recent statement that a person may apply directly to the NTPF; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21966/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I understand that the Deputy has already been in communication with the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) in relation to this case and received a response from the Fund on 21 May.

I appreciate that the person in question has been more than three months waiting for his operation. However, in line with policy, the NTPF is prioritising those who have been waiting longest for their surgery. If the person's condition has deteriorated significantly, he should contact his general practitioner who may decide to request the consultant to reassess the case to determine if more immediate attention is warranted.