Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 21 Nov 1990

Vol. 402 No. 9

Written Answers. - Blanchardstown (Dublin) Hospital.

Seán Ryan

Question:

92 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Health the current waiting list for physiotherapy services at James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15; and if it is intended to provide extra resources to reduce the waiting and enable these services to continue.

Minister for Health (Dr. O'Hanlon):

There are currently 60 patients on the waiting list. The waiting time involved is up to four weeks. I understand, however, that certain physiotherapy treatments, e.g., fracture cases, have a maximum waiting period of one week and that urgent and emergency cases are dealt with immediately.