Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 699: To ask the Minister for Health if he has made a decision on the proposal by the Irish Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists presented to him in early May which they believe would eliminate the adult waiting list within nine months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29876/12]

Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 700: To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider using funding from the special delivery unit to implement the Irish Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists proposals to reduce the audiology waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29877/12]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 699 and 700 together.

My Department is currently considering the Irish Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists' proposal in consultation with the HSE and will contact the Society shortly on this matter.