495. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of patients awaiting ophthalmology assessment and treatment in South Tipperary; the numbers waiting over six, 12, 18 and 24 months respectively; the numbers awaiting treatment broken down by age category; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46607/26]

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