John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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178. To ask the Minister for Health if an early appointment will be arranged at Waterford Regional Hospital in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [5796/14]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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A maximum waiting time target of 12 months has been set for a first time consultant-led outpatient appointment and this is reflected in the HSE Service Plan. The SDU and the NTPF are working closely with hospitals towards achievement of the maximum waiting time. In relation to the particular patient query raised by the Deputy, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to him directly.