Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 143: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients who are registered at Tallaght Hospital, Dublin, and who are on a waiting list for surgery for more than three months, more than six months, more than 12 months and more than 24 months; the number of patients from this hospital who are entitled to be referred to the National Treatment Purchase Fund scheme; the number of those patients who are still awaiting surgery after three months, six months, 12 months and 24 months, respectively, have elapsed; the way Tallaght Hospital compares to other hospitals in relation to waiting lists for surgery; the way Tallaght Hospital compares to other hospitals in relation to referral to the National Treatment Purchase Fund scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26641/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. The National Treatment Purchase Fund arranges treatment for patients who have been on a surgical waiting list for more than three months. It is open to a person or anyone acting on their behalf to contact the Fund directly in relation to their case.