Pearse Doherty (Donegal South West, Sinn Fein)
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Question 467: To ask the Minister for Health the reason it took 14 months to secure an eye test appointment at Our Lady's Hospital Crumlin, Dublin 12, in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; the further reason this appointment was subsequently cancelled; when a new appointment will be scheduled; his views on whether it is acceptable that lengthy waiting times exist for basic medical services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20707/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The management of Outpatient waiting lists is a matter for the HSE and the individual hospitals concerned. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

I am determined to address the issues which cause unacceptable delays in patients receiving treatment in our hospitals. In this regard I have established the Special Delivery Unit (SDU), which will work to unblock access to acute services by dramatically improving the flow of patients through the system, and by streamlining waiting lists, including referrals from GPs.