Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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698. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to reports that outpatient appointments at a hospital (details supplied) are being cancelled or rescheduled without a reason being given to patients; if he will issue guidance to the Health Service Executive which urges that patients be provided with a reason for the cancellation of their appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22692/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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699. To ask the Minister for Health the number of complaints that were made to HSE local health offices regarding charges for phlebotomy services; the number of complaints upheld; the number of complaints otherwise dismissed; the number of complaints pending investigation; the number of refunds issued; the value of same; the total value of refunds issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22696/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.