859. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the contingency or interim service arrangements that have been put in place for children on the waiting list for the community ophthalmology service in south Tipperary, following the unsuccessful recruitment of a consultant community ophthalmologist and the retirement of the previous postholder; if weekend clinics, private sourcing, inter-HSE area referrals, or other contractual supports are being utilised to address this service gap; the current number of children on the waiting list; when children referred as far back as 2021, as well as those added to the list in mid-2023 including two specific cases (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69106/25]

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859. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the contingency or interim service arrangements that have been put in place for children on the waiting list for the community ophthalmology service in south Tipperary, following the unsuccessful recruitment of a consultant community ophthalmologist and the retirement of the previous postholder; if weekend clinics, private sourcing, inter-HSE area referrals, or other contractual supports are being utilised to address this service gap; the current number of children on the waiting list; when children referred as far back as 2021, as well as those added to the list in mid-2023 including two specific cases (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69106/25]

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