Written answers

Wednesday, 8 July 2015

Department of Health

Hospital Procedures

Photo of Caoimhghín Ó CaoláinCaoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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177. To ask the Minister for Health if a person's address can decide the form of prostatectomy performed in cases of prostatic cancer; if it is the case that robotic assisted radical prostatectomy is available in certain parts of the country; his views that this has better outcomes than other forms of the procedure; his plans to ensure that this procedure is extended across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27908/15]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy's questions relate to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

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