John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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399. To ask the Minister for Health with regard to an operation for a shoulder replacement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny at Waterford Regional Hospital, Kilcreene, County Kilkenny, if he will confirm the action that has been taken by the Health Service Executive and-or his Department to fill the vacancy following the departure of a surgeon (details supplied); if he will ensure the person's operation is expedited; if the vacancy has been filled; if the waiting list is being handled by another hospital or surgeon; if the person's operation will be dealt with immediately, as the case is deemed to be urgent; and if the executive and-or his Department will provide an update on the queries raised. [10103/15]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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In relation to the queries raised by you, as these are service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.