Ivan Yates
Question:434 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Health and Children the proposals, if any, he has to clear the backlog and waiting list for optical treatment; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in the South-Eastern Health Board area of County Wexford pensioners have to wait six to eight months to get their eyes tested as in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and the proposals, if any, he has to clear the backlog. [8862/98]