Written Answers - Hospital Services Thursday, 8 March 2012

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  174.  Deputy Billy Timmins      asked the Minister for Health      the position regarding an operation in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13265/12]

Minister for Health (Deputy James Reilly):    In relation to this particular case I have been informed by the HSE that the patient was admitted to St. James’s hospital yesterday, Tuesday 6th March. You will be aware that I have established the Special Delivery Unit (SDU), which will work to unblock access to acute services by dramatically improving the flow of patients [740]through the system, and by streamlining waiting lists, including referrals from GPs. However, I have made it clear at all times that clinical urgency and cancer cases must take precedence.

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