3658. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently awaiting a first outpatient appointment with the clinical haematology service 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 waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57281/26]

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