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improving access, improving service quality and delivering capacity. Good progress has been made to date in terms of access. However, the latest hospital waiting list figures, for August 2025, show that important progress has also been made under the waiting list action plan approach which was implemented … waiting time for patients on waiting lists has reduced by approximately 44%. We are seeing continued progress in terms of long waiters and the most recent figures indicate there has been a reduction of 7% in the number of patients waiting over 18 months since this time last

from Blacksod and he was recently diagnosed with a brain tumour. Since 17 September, he has been waiting in Mayo University Hospital for a transfer to Beaumont Hospital. He is listed under a consultant in Beaumont who has accepted the transfer but Beaumont is waiting to have

very much the Government's priority that we continue to improve service delivery, increase capacity across all the hospitals - acute, step down and community healthcare - and, indeed, reduce waiting lists and times, and also, to the Deputy's point, ensure that all patients and all citizens have access

language used in parliamentary questions of late is frustrating and now suggests patients might not be seen until 2030 in the elective hospitals around the country, including that in Cork. It is a commitment in the programme for Government. There is an envelope of €9.25 million under … seen until the end of this decade. It is incredibly frustrating. There are waiting lists out your ears to get appointments for certain procedures in CUH. We have been told repeatedly that the elective hospital in Glanmire will be a gamechanger. We need to get it back

they received a letter to cancel it yet again. Harvey was in hospital five times that year and saw four different surgeons, and in August 2024, Harvey was removed from that waiting list with no explanation ever being given to his parents after 30 months waiting

guidelines in relation to energy developments. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue - To discuss waiting lists for speech and language therapy in CHO 9. Deputy Claire Kerrane - To discuss the downgrading of maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe. Deputy Barry Ward - To discuss expansion of Irish language-medium primary … pupils and families in Cavan-Monaghan. Deputy Tom Brabazon - To discuss the sustainability of the fishing sector. Deputy Michael Cahill - To discuss waiting lists for child psychologists in Kerry and in the Kerry-Cork region. Deputies David Cullinane and Conor D. McGuinness - To discuss day services for children

there are 135 children on the waiting list, an increase of 108 since the start of the year. Only seven children have received surgery abroad since the previous Minister for Health instructed the HSE to send any child waiting more than four months for surgery … surgeries on non-complex patients, thereby freeing up public hospitals for more complex surgeries where multiple treatments are required. I ask that the House be updated on a weekly basis until all of the children on the waiting list have received their life-saving surgery

underlying issues facing the hospitality sector; and calls for in Budget 2026: — the €630 million cost of an untargeted VAT reduction, instead be committed to measures to relieve child poverty and homelessness, the improvement of public services, and reduction in waiting lists for disability and health services … poverty and homelessness, the Government is hellbent on wasting more than €600 million on a non-targeted VAT rate reduction for the big hospitality lobby. Just over half of that money could, as the Minister will be aware, abolish the carer's means-test in the morning

waiting list, his spinal curve caused his ribcage to twist around his lungs and heart, severely restricting his breathing. We have all seen that heart-wrenching video that was put on social media. Harvey spent the last two Christmases of his very short life in hospital. Eventually, Harvey … situation had Deputy Harris kept his promise that this surgery would be done within four months. This morning, we heard of more increased waiting times for children with scoliosis. Unless there is a radical overhaul of CHI and real accountability, including at ministerial level, Harvey will never

welcome. However, let us face the elephant in room, namely, the disgrace of children waiting for surgery and the scandal of children waiting two and three years to be assessed for basic supports. That is where the Government's credibility will be judged. The Independent Ireland Party … costed and measured and timelines to be published in plain English. Progress should be measured not in press releases but in reduced waiting lists and better services. We support giving disabled persons organisations a real seat at the table and not token consultation but instead genuine power

Deputy Paula Butterly - To discuss the NCSE's SNA review process and the 2025-26 allocation guidelines. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue - To discuss waiting lists for speech and language therapy in CHO 9. Deputy Pat Buckley - To discuss the closure of the local training initiative in Youghal, County … Darren O'Rourke - To discuss the new guidelines for SNA reviews for 2025-26. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan - To discuss capacity issues at University Hospital Limerick. Deputy Gary Gannon - To discuss the need for outdoor sports facilities in Dublin 1. Deputy Paul Murphy - To discuss adequate funding

discuss the proposal by Inland Fisheries Ireland to close the Cong Salmon Hatchery at Lough Corrib. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue - To discuss waiting lists for speech and language therapy in CHO 9. Deputy Barry Ward - To discuss the expansion of access to Irish-language medium primary and secondary … Deputy Darren O'Rourke - To discuss the new guidelines for SNA reviews 2025-26. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan - To discuss capacity issues at University Hospital Limerick. Deputy Gary Gannon - To discuss the need for outdoor sports facilities in Dublin 1. Deputy Cathy Bennett - To discuss the rising cost

initiative in Youghal, County Cork. Deputy Paul Donnelly - To discuss the national policy framework for unmanned aircraft systems. Deputy Michael Cahill - To discuss waiting lists for psychology services in Cork and Kerry. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae - To discuss restoration of the 9% VAT rate and supports for rural … discuss the new guidelines for SNA reviews for 2025 to 2026. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan - To discuss the ongoing crisis in capacity at University Hospital Limerick. Deputy Gary Gannon - To discuss the urgent need for outdoor sports facilities in Dublin 1. Deputy Paul Murphy - To discuss funding of research

need it and where they need it. We will deliver faster access to care. Funding of €420 million has been allocated for the waiting list action plan this year. The new regional structures within the HSE have been established, with six new health regions and 20 integrated healthcare … whole-time equivalents since December 2019, more affordable healthcare through a reduction in the drugs payment scheme threshold to €80, the removal of hospital inpatient charges, the extension of the eligibility for free GP cards for all children under eight and to all earning no more than

creation of jobs and the delivery of a broad range of services in areas such as home care, childcare, employment activation, retail, hospitality and catering, environmental services and social housing. They are innovative, entrepreneurial and are increasingly utilising new technologies and creative approaches to address social, societal … from Government Departments, networks and representative bodies and social enterprises, will continue to meet regularly and help to ensure the various lead bodies listed in the policy are held accountable for the delivery of their actions. Overall responsibility for the delivery of the policy will rest with

Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of patients on hospital waiting lists nationwide as of September 2025; how this compares to September 2024; the number of consultant posts that remain vacant across the HSE; and the actions being taken to address these vacancies

Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she will provide information regarding public hospital waiting lists (details supplied). [44472/25

Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she will provide information regarding public hospital waiting lists for surgery (details supplied). [44473/25

detailed assessment of the impacts of a phasing out of insourcing activity in the health service, including for patients on hospital waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45636/25

Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of public patients currently on waiting lists for neurology treatment across Cork hospitals to receive treatment on waiting lists, including the waiting time, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46918/25

asked the Minister for Health the number of public patients currently on waiting lists for neurology treatment in Cork University Hospital to receive treatment on waiting lists, including the waiting time, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46917/25

Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of public patients from 2021 to 2025 on waiting lists in Cork University Hospital who have received care via insourcing activity; the extent to which this has activity reduced waiting lists, in tabular form

Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Health the number of public patients from 2021 to 2025 on waiting lists in Letterkenny University Hospital who have received care via insourcing activity; the extent to which this activity has reduced waiting lists, in tabular form

Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of public patients from 2024 to 2025 on waiting lists for neurology treatment across Cork hospitals who have received care via insourcing activity; the extent to which this has activity reduced waiting lists, in tabular form

Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of public patients from 2024 to 2025 on waiting lists for neurology treatment across Cork hospitals who have received care via outsourcing activity; the extent to which this has activity reduced waiting lists, in tabular form

Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of public patients from 2024 to 2025 on waiting lists for neurology treatment in Cork University Hospital who have received care via insourcing activity; the extent to which this has activity reduced waiting lists, in tabular form

Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of public patients from 2024 to 2025 on waiting lists for neurology treatment in Cork University Hospital who have received care via outsourcing activity; the extent to which this has activity reduced waiting lists, in tabular form

Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently on the outpatient gynaecology waiting list at Mullingar Regional Hospital; and of these the number awaiting investigation or treatment for endometriosis. [45675/25

Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of public patients from 2024 to 2025 on waiting lists for neurology treatment across Cork hospitals who have received care via the HSE and not via insourcing or outsourcing activities; the extent to which this has activity reduced

Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of public patients from 2024 to 2025 on waiting lists for neurology treatment in Cork University Hospital who have received care via the HSE and not via insourcing or outsourcing activities; the extent to which this has activity

Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of prisoners on the waiting list to the Central Mental Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50888/25

timeline for when she expects to see a comprehensive roll out of a full seven-day roster across the hospital network; when she envisages waiting lists can be sufficiently addressed without the need for insourcing and outsourcing initiatives; the additional number of healthcare staff required to achieve full

that many require treatment under general anaesthetic or sedation in hospital settings; if she will address the current shortage of hospital-based services and the long waiting lists for such care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49187/25

that many require treatment under general anaesthetic or sedation in hospital settings; if she will address the current shortage of hospital-based services and the long waiting lists for such care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49188/25

Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if her Department has considered arrangements with overseas hospitals to provide treatment for Irish children currently on spinal waiting lists; if not, the reason; and if so, the details of any negotiations or agreements reached to date. [45446/25

aware of resourcing issues at the endometriosis clinic in Tallaght Hospital and that the hospital now only include women with stage 4 endometriosis to its waiting list and no longer include women with stage 3 endrometiosis to its waiting list; and if she will make a statement