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Michael Cahill Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Health
3302. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to allow for more time for, or cease the sending of, confirmation to remain on waitlist letters or face removal from the waitlists for hospital appointment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55722/26]
Jennifer Whitmore Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Health
3343. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the number of women currently on waiting lists for assessment and diagnosis of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome; the average waiting time involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55851/26]
David Cullinane Written 16 Jul 2026 · to Health
597. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital-initiated scheduled care cancellations in quarter 1 and quarter 2 of 2026 by hospital and appointment/procedure type, with adult/child breakdowns, in tabular form. [54729/26]
David Cullinane Written 16 Jul 2026 · to Health
605. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting for diagnostic tests at the end of quarter 2 2026, in tabular form. [54737/26]
Joe Cooney Written 15 Jul 2026 · to Health
396. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting longer than 6, 12 and 24 months for outpatient appointments at University Hospital Limerick who are resident in County Clare, broken down by specialty for the time periods of June 2025 and June 2026. [53838/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Health
761. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the waiting list numbers and waiting times for all specialist services in Dublin and Cork Dental Schools in each of the past four years and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52919/26]
John Connolly Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Health
786. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently on the waiting list for an orthopaedic consultation in County Galway; the steps her Department is taking to reduce this waiting list and shorten waiting times for patients in need of orthopaedic services; the measures planned to improve access to such consultations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53012/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Health
800. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on an operation for a person (details supplied) [53111/26]
Ryan O'Meara Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Health
892. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken by the HSE to ensure patients with Friedrich's ataxia are not left on neurology service waiting lists for extended periods, given the progressive and irreversible nature of the condition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53509/26]
Paul Murphy Oral 9 Jul 2026 · to Health
91. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if children who are private patients have been prioritised over public patients for surgery in our public hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52178/26]
Paula Butterly Oral 9 Jul 2026 · to Health
92. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health the number of patients awaiting elective surgery at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, broken down by specialty and waiting time bands; the measures being taken to reduce these waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52249/26]
Tony McCormack Written 7 Jul 2026 · to Health
770. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for assessment with a consultant in the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. [51108/26]
Paul Lawless Written 7 Jul 2026 · to Health
772. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); if this case can be reviewed with a view to securing an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51123/26]
Richard Boyd Barrett Written 7 Jul 2026 · to Health
801. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently on waiting lists for essential care in outpatient, inpatient and day case treatment in public hospitals; the estimated total cost of clearing these waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51321/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
832. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of pelvic floor physiotherapists currently employed by the HSE, by RHA and hospital group; the current waiting lists for pelvic floor physiotherapy services in each area; the average waiting time for an appointment; and the measures being taken to address staffing shortages and reduce waiting times, particularly in cases where patients are being forced…
John Brady Written 24 Jun 2026 · to Health
313. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the average waiting list timeframe for hip replacement surgery in a hospital (details supplied) by persons waiting six months, 12 months, 18 months and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48253/26]
John Brady Written 24 Jun 2026 · to Health
314. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the average waiting list timeframe for knee replacement surgery in a hospital (details supplied) by persons waiting six months, 12 months, 18 months and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48254/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 24 Jun 2026 · to Health
315. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently on a waiting list for a pacemaker at the Regional Hospital Mullingar; the average waiting time for the procedure; the number of patients waiting longer than 3, 6,12 and 18 months respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48328/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 24 Jun 2026 · to Health
316. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently on a waiting list for a pacemaker at each public hospital; the average waiting time for the procedure at each hospital; the number of patients waiting longer than 3, 6,12 and 18 months respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48329/26]
Réada Cronin Written 24 Jun 2026 · to Health
323. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the current waiting times for children to access the specialist NF1 clinic at Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin; the number of children currently awaiting assessment and follow-up; the measures being taken to reduce waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48344/26]
Réada Cronin Written 24 Jun 2026 · to Health
326. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the current waiting times for an assessment at the fertility hub at the Coombe Hospital; the steps being taken to address said waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48347/26]
Maurice Quinlivan Written 23 Jun 2026 · to Health
672. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be urgently examined; if chemotherapy appointments will be expedited given the urgency of the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46861/26]
Thomas Gould Written 23 Jun 2026 · to Health
684. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied) and expedite an appointment. [47006/26]
Michael Murphy Written 18 Jun 2026 · to Health
495. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of patients awaiting ophthalmology assessment and treatment in South Tipperary; the numbers waiting over six, 12, 18 and 24 months respectively; the numbers awaiting treatment broken down by age category; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46607/26]
Réada Cronin Written 17 Jun 2026 · to Health
226. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently on an outpatient waiting list at Naas General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46374/26]