Mr. Tony O'Brien:

I believe it is attainable. Chronological waiting list management if rigidly adhered to, which it must be, will with support from other hospitals reduce the overall waiting list and progressively reduce maximum waiting times. For example, a number of patients from Waterford had their outpatient appointments transferred to Cappagh hospital. The musculoskeletal initiative, which Dr. Carroll will speak to, has a particular impact on ensuring that such waiting lists are not built up in the first instance.