Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Yes. What is important here is the average waiting time in weeks. There are two categories the Senator got in the letter. The letter, which I read, made those two categories absolutely clear. In every case that the Senator quoted, the average waiting time was considerably lower. There is an obligation on the Senator, as someone who has rightly championed those who are experiencing the problem, not to quote anything but average figures. The figures are measured based on the average.

The problem arose between you and the Minister of State last week because alternative figures were being cited. You and the House know it is right to quote average figures. Average figures will bring one to the same conclusion that all the other Senators rightly came to today, that is, that this has to be addressed.Do not come in here-----