Emergency Departments
An official questions-paper heading. 140 questions (0 oral, 140 written), first 2025-01-22, latest 2026-07-07.
Questions under this heading, per month
Jan 2025Jul 2026
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| Month | Questions |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 7 |
| Feb 2025 | 6 |
| Mar 2025 | 11 |
| Apr 2025 | 11 |
| May 2025 | 7 |
| Jun 2025 | 7 |
| Jul 2025 | 11 |
| Sep 2025 | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | 20 |
| Nov 2025 | 14 |
| Dec 2025 | 8 |
| Jan 2026 | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | 7 |
| Mar 2026 | 11 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 |
| May 2026 | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | 3 |
Addressed to
| Department | Questions |
|---|---|
| Health | 140 |
The questions
Keira Keogh
written
2025-10-02 · to Health
195. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Health the measures in place to alleviate staff shortages in the accident and emergency department in Mayo University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52392/25]
David Cullinane
written
2025-10-01 · to Health
233. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency department presentations and admissions in the first nine months of each year 2019 to 2025, by hospital, in tabular form; and the percentage and number of those admitted within six hours, nine hours, and 24 hours [52602/25]
David Cullinane
written
2025-10-01 · to Health
234. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency department presentations who left before been admitted or discharged in the first nine months of each year 2019 to 2025, by hospital, in tabular form. [52603/25]
Ruairí Ó Murchú
written
2025-09-17 · to Health
1114. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure that there is no overcrowding at the emergency department at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47625/25]
Sorca Clarke
written
2025-09-08 · to Health
2148. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the average wait times in Mullingar’s emergency department for urgent and non-urgent cases; and the longest recorded wait time in the past year. [44869/25]
Peadar Tóibín
written
2025-07-29 · to Health
2622. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time in each emergency department in the country. [41110/25]
Peadar Tóibín
written
2025-07-29 · to Health
2623. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the single longest length anyone was left waiting in each emergency department in each of the past ten years and to date in 2025. [41111/25]
Ruairí Ó Murchú
written
2025-07-29 · to Health
3141. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure there is no overcrowding at the emergency department at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43483/25]
Albert Dolan
written
2025-07-16 · to Health
229. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the number of minor and major treatment bays within the accident and emergency department of Galway University Hospital. [39757/25]
Pa Daly
written
2025-07-16 · to Health
261. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times for accident and emergency departments, broken down by hospital. [39968/25]
David Cullinane
written
2025-07-09 · to Health
188. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency department presentations and admissions in the first six months of each year from 2019 to 2025, by hospital, in tabular form; and of those admitted, the percentage and number admitted within six hours, nine hours, and 24 hours. [38109/25]
David Cullinane
written
2025-07-09 · to Health
189. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency department presentations who left before they were admitted or discharged in the first six months of each year from 2019 to 2025, by hospital, in tabular form. [38110/25]
David Cullinane
written
2025-07-09 · to Health
219. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the average patient experience time to admission via an emergency department for all patients for the first 6 months of each year 2023-2025, inclusive, statewide and for each location in tabular form; and to include the average for all patients and for patients aged 75 or older. [38180/25]
Erin McGreehan
written
2025-07-08 · to Health
761. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the status of the development of specific care and treatment areas for patients who arrive emergency department in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, County Louth. [37132/25]
Erin McGreehan
written
2025-07-08 · to Health
762. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the specific triage measures and protocols in place at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, County Louth Emergency Department for people attending due to a mental health crisis. [37133/25]
Joe Cooney
written
2025-07-08 · to Health
797. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health if safe staffing levels exist in each emergency department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37338/25]
David Cullinane
written
2025-06-26 · to Health
15. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the resourcing requirements and timeframe for 24/7 urgent and emergency cardiac care at University Hospital Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34746/25]
Peadar Tóibín
written
2025-06-26 · to Health
62. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who left emergency departments without being seen in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34062/25]
Cathal Crowe
written
2025-06-26 · to Health
79. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the HIQA review into access to emergency care in the midwest region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34749/25]
Tom Brabazon
written
2025-06-26 · to Health
86. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the timeline for the delivery new emergency department at Beaumont Hospital. [34916/25]
Joe Cooney
written
2025-06-26 · to Health
113. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health for an update on the HIQA report on Mid-West Emergency Health Services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34324/25]
Alan Kelly
written
2025-06-25 · to Health
202. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the number of minor and major treatment bays within the accident and emergency department of Cork University Hospital. [34731/25]
Ruairí Ó Murchú
written
2025-06-25 · to Health
227. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the number of persons presenting at the emergency department of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, in the years 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34880/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
written
2025-05-20 · to Health
871. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health her plans to address the significant waiting times in the emergency department at Naas hospital, where recent figures show an average wait time of 11.4 hours; the expected timeline for implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25885/25]
Pa Daly
written
2025-05-13 · to Health
165. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the measures she is taking to reduce waiting times at accident and emergency departments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24032/25]