Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have already answered that question in my response to Deputy Michael Healy-Rae. The cataract waiting list has fallen from 10,300 to 867 and those waiting more than a year and a half have fallen from 1,694 to 421, which is a 75% fall in people waiting for ridiculously long periods of time. Our implementation model around eye care is starting to make a difference. Part of this is more primary care ophthalmology, which we think will also make a big difference.

In response to Deputy Barry's earlier question, the Minister, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, confirms that the new definition of substantial refurbishment will be out tomorrow and can be put on a statutory basis if needs be. He has also announced 200 additional beds, almost all single beds in rooms rather than cots, for rough sleepers in Dublin, which will be available over the winter period. The intention is that there be a surplus of beds available as a result.

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