Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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1033. To ask the Minister for Health further to the appointment of a second temporary consultant endocrinologist in April 2016 at University Hospital Waterford, the net effect on reducing waiting times for diabetic persons at the outpatient department at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37632/17]

Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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1034. To ask the Minister for Health further to the appointment of a second temporary consultant endocrinologist in April 2016 at University Hospital Waterford, the impact this has had on persons who have been waiting more than two years for an appointment; the likelihood that all persons will be seen on a yearly basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37633/17]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1033 and 1034 together.

In relation to the specific case raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.