Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 274: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the average waiting time for a person on the orthopaedic list waiting for a hip operation in south Tipperary and nationally; the number of persons awaiting this surgery in south Tipperary and nationally; the number of orthopaedic surgeons employed in south Tipperary to manage these lists; if there are vacancies awaiting approval from the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31474/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 275: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the average waiting time for a colonoscopy in South Tipperary and nationally; the number of persons awaiting this procedure in South Tipperary and nationally; the number of personnel employed in South Tipperary to manage this procedure; if there are any vacancies awaiting approval from the Health Service Executive on this list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31476/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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The issues raised in this question relate to the delivery of services and accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.