326 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of people on the waiting list for ultra sound scanning in Ennis General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6155/07]

Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services is a matter for the Health Service Executive and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular question raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

327 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children the criteria used for people who are waiting for ultra sound scanning at Ennis General Hospital; if patients referred by general practitioners receive appointment before those referred by consultants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6156/07]

Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services is a matter for the Health Service Executive and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular question raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.