Dáil Éireann - Volume 626 - 07 November, 2006

Written Answers. - National Treatment Purchase Fund.

Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients awaiting hip replacement surgery who have been treated under the National Treatment Purchase Fund in each year since it was introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36562/06]

  Ms Harney: As the Deputy’s question relates to the operation of the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) my Department has asked the Chief Executive of the NTPF to reply directly to the Deputy in relation to the information requested.