3710. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of patients awaiting cataract ophthalmology outpatient appointments, diagnostics and cataract surgery procedures in CHO4 as of the latest available date; the breakdown of those waiting by hospital, age cohort and waiting time; the number of patients awaiting cataract surgery for more than six, 12 and 18 months respectively, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57443/26]

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