Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In respect of waiting lists, in the budget for next year we have announced €75 million in expenditure for the National Treatment Purchase Fund, NTPF, to try to reduce waiting lists and to make sure that, while people might not have the operations they need in their local hospital, they can certainly get them done somewhere. Expenditure will increased by between €20 million and €25 million, which is a welcome development. I will, however, pass on the Deputy's request directly to the Minister.

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