154 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will be admitted to hospital. [37938/10]

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

155 Deputy Edward O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37939/10]

The scheduling of patients for hospital treatment is a matter for the consultant concerned in each case and is determined on the basis of clinical need. Should the patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he/she would be in the best position to take the matter up with the consultant involved. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.