Bernard Allen
Question:294 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children if he has sought and obtained the number of patients awaiting out-patient appointments in each speciality in all public hospitals. [16567/01]
Written Answers. - Hospital Waiting Lists.
The Department collects and collates in-patient waiting list data from health agencies on a quarterly basis. Data in relation to waiting lists for out-patients are not routinely collected by my Department.