Thomas Byrne (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I would like clarification on some of the figures provided in response to my questions. The Minister and HSE have acknowledged that there are some problems in relation to the figures up to 2012. However, the statistics for 2013-2014 also appear odd in that some indicate a huge increase in 2014 and others are indicative of a decrease in 2014. Perhaps the Minister would indicate when he expects to be able to provide data on MRI scans and diagnostics. There appears to be a huge problem in that area in terms of delays, which is resulting in people having to have these tests done privately.