Vol. 451 No. 7
25 Mr. O'Dea asked the Minister for Health, in regard to outpatient and in-patient waiting lists, the current numbers of patients awaiting orthopaedic and ear, nose and throat treatment for periods of three to 12 months and over 12 months. [6683/95]
, Limerick East): The information sought by the Deputy concerning in-patient waiting lists for orthopaedic and ear, nose and throat procedures is as set out in the following table. Information in relation to children waiting for in-patient treatment is classified on the basis of those waiting three to six months and those waiting over six months. This information is also included.
|
Adults |
3-12 Months |
Over 12 Months |
|
Orthopaedics |
3,570 |
2,334 |
|
Ear, Nose and Throat |
1,425 |
597 |
|
Children |
3-6 Months |
Over 6 Months |
|
Orthopaedics |
50 |
28 |
|
Ear, Nose and Throat |
564 |
277 |
