604. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an estimate of the cost of clearing all waiting lists in the health service. [30404/15]

605. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an estimate of the cost of eliminating the use of trolleys for patients in publicly funded hospitals by providing all patients with beds as needed. [30405/15]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 604 and 605 together.

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.