Written answers

Tuesday, 3 November 2015

Department of Health

Hospital Waiting Lists

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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750. To ask the Minister for Health given the growing waiting lists for colonoscopies, and the high proportion of persons waiting longer than three months for a colonoscopy at public hospitals, the measures that are being taken to improve capacity, and ensure patients have access to a colonoscopy within three months of referral; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37844/15]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, 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.

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