3656. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently awaiting a first outpatient neurology appointment at the Regional Hospital Mullingar, by the length of time waiting, zero to six months, six to 12 months, 12 to 18 months, 18 to 24 months and more than 24 months; the measures being taken to reduce these waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57270/26]

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