asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who are at present on waiting lists for orthopaedic surgery throughout the country; at the present rate of admission for this surgery, the length of time it will take to clear the waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Orthopaedic Surgery.
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As the information requested is not readily available it was not possible to gather it in the time available. I propose to write to the Deputy with the relevant details as soon as the hospitals concerned have forwarded it.