Noel Ahern
Ceist:590 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will give details of the waiting lists for knee replacements and orthopaedic operations; if any special initiative is being financed in this regard; the maximum average waiting time at present; and the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 can be on the priority list but will still have to wait two years. [20030/00]