asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting treatment for ear, nose and throat complaints in the children's hospitals in Dublin.

I am informed that a total of 620 children are awaiting inpatient treatment for ear, nose and throat conditions at the three Dublin children's hospitals. A further 1,290 children are awaiting out-patient ENT examinations at these hospitals.

The remaining questions will appear on the Order Paper for the next sitting day.