133. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health if the vacancy that has arisen at the community eye clinic at Community Care West Road, Clonmel, following the retirement of a person (details supplied) has been advertised; if staff have been kept informed; the measures that are being taken to deal with an increasing waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45354/24]

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.