435. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Health the number of cataract surgeries carried out at the Mater Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27997/24]

As the issue raised by the Deputy, with regard to the number of cataract surgeries carried out at the Mater Hospital in 2023 and to date in 2024; is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.