63 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position with regard to the waiting lists in the various health board areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

65 Mr. Crowley asked the Minister for Health if his Department have compiled the results of the survey of waiting lists, which was completed in February 1992; and when he will be in a position to make these results available in the Dáil Library.

68 Mr. Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if he will give the current waiting list number for hip replacement operations in each health board area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

I propose to take Questions Nos. 63, 65 and 68 together.

My Department is at present processing the information submitted recently by hospitals following their validation of waiting lists.

When the data is collated and the examination completed I will be in touch with the Deputies in the matter.