424. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals received from general practitioners to paediatric outpatient services at Portiuncula University Hospital during the period 1 January 2026 to 1 July 2026; the number of appointments issued; and the average waiting time from receipt of a GP referral to first appointment. [52434/26]

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.