Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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915. To ask the Minister for Health the average waiting time if a person presents in counties Kerry or Cork with cataracts that are ripe and ready to be removed; the current waiting time (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31101/15]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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In relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.

Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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916. To ask the Minister for Health the average waiting time for cataract patients in County Kerry from time of referral to treatment; his plans to address the waiting list in view of the fact that the continuous prolonged waiting time for treatment is causing much pain, discomfort and inconvenience for these patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31111/15]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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In relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.