Vol. 571 No. 4
419 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children the waiting list figures, according to category, for James Connolly Memorial Hospital and St. James's Hospital for each of the past seven years, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22098/03]
The numbers on waiting lists for James Connolly Memorial Hospital and St. James's Hospital for each of the past seven years are being communicated separately to the Deputy. Information regarding the number of patients waiting by area of residence is not collected by my Department.
This Government is strongly committed to reducing waiting lists and particularly waiting times. Our objective is to reduce waiting times significantly in the short-term with particular focus on those waiting longest for treatment.
Question No. 420 answered with Question No. 419.
