Health Services Waiting Lists

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Questions (1229)

Réada Cronin

Question:

1229. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health if the attention of his Department has been drawn to reports that neurologists in private practice have closed their lists to new patients such is the extent of the backlog; his plans to rectify this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63488/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

In relation to the query raised by the Deputy, Private Health Care providers are independent organisations and the range of services available, and the criteria for access to those services does not fall under the remit of the Department of Health.