Dr. Matthew Sadlier:

It does not happen massively in my specialty. However, I have heard from those involved in other specialties that some of the movement of patients to the appointments with the NTPF takes place under the triage system. There is no doubt that some of those on waiting lists will be removed by use of the triage system to be assessed. Some patients who need surgery or a procedure to be performed, as the Deputy said, will join a further waiting list.