Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 211: To ask the Minister for Health if he plans to exclude patients deemed medically unsuitable for surgery from waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28484/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Hospital waiting lists are the responsibility of the hospitals and their Consultants. It is a matter for the treating Consultant to determine whether individual patients are fit, ready and able for surgery and therefore whether the patient is suitable to be placed on the appropriate waiting list.