Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State. I note the figures to which he referred. Unfortunately, the people who have been in contact with me have not benefitted under outsourcing. It is in that context that I raised the question. How are people selected to receive treatment under the NTPF? How are they prioritised? Is it based on the period of time they have been waiting or on decisions made by people within the administrative system? I am a bit concerned as to why some people who have been on the waiting list for quite a long time are not selected. It does not appear to be based on the time one has been waiting but rather on random selection. I am not clear on how it is being dealt with. Could I have some clarification on that?