3657. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently awaiting a first outpatient appointment with paediatric endocrinology services at Regional Hospital Mullingar, broken down by the length of time waiting (0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 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. [57280/26]

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