Health Services Waiting Lists
An official questions-paper heading. 636 questions (1 oral, 635 written), first 2025-01-22, latest 2026-07-28.
Questions under this heading, per month
Jan 2025Jul 2026
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| Month | Questions |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 11 |
| Feb 2025 | 27 |
| Mar 2025 | 34 |
| Apr 2025 | 42 |
| May 2025 | 18 |
| Jun 2025 | 31 |
| Jul 2025 | 98 |
| Sep 2025 | 25 |
| Oct 2025 | 40 |
| Nov 2025 | 61 |
| Dec 2025 | 40 |
| Jan 2026 | 18 |
| Feb 2026 | 31 |
| Mar 2026 | 47 |
| Apr 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| Jun 2026 | 25 |
| Jul 2026 | 20 |
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Debates under the same heading
Dáil debate sections whose official heading is exactly these words.
| Date | Debate section |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Health Services Waiting Lists |
| 2025-11-19 | Health Services Waiting Lists |
The questions
Eoghan Kenny
written
2025-11-04 · to Health
1767. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health for an update on CAMHS appointment for child (details supplied); if the appointment will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58443/25]
Niamh Smyth
written
2025-11-04 · to Health
1770. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting since 2019 for an appointment in primary care psychology services in Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58480/25]
Paul Lawless
written
2025-11-04 · to Health
1778. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she will address the current waiting times at the Galway Breast Clinic, which is now servicing all of Connaught; if she will outline how urgent referrals, particularly those involving patients with a history of cancer, are being prioritised to ensure timely access to breast screening and follow-up care; and if she will make a statement on …
Robert Troy
written
2025-11-04 · to Health
1782. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied). [58560/25]
Marie Sherlock
written
2025-11-04 · to Health
1821. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the numbers of persons waiting to be seen at all endometriosis hubs, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58728/25]
Emer Currie
written
2025-11-04 · to Health
1826. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the total number of people on ophthalmology waiting lists as of September 2025; the number awaiting appointments via public healthcare; and the number awaiting appointments via private healthcare. [58745/25]
Eoghan Kenny
written
2025-11-04 · to Health
1882. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to reduce waiting times for primary care services in Cork North-Central, particularly mental health and dental services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58987/25]
Johnny Guirke
written
2025-11-04 · to Health
2076. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Health the number of dental practices currently accepting new medical card patients in County Meath and at the same point in 2023 and 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60079/25]
Seán Crowe
written
2025-11-04 · to Health
2084. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health if officials from her Department have been in contact with the Medical Council over the apparent bottleneck in the Pres 3 testing system; if there is any assistance that her Department can provide to the Medical Council to allow them to clear the backlog; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60132/25]
Colm Burke
written
2025-11-04 · to Health
2087. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to confirm the actions her Department is taking in order to reduce dental waiting times for children on public patient lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60160/25]
Niamh Smyth
written
2025-10-22 · to Health
172. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting a long time on an assessment of need in Cavan and Monaghan. [57461/25]
Barry Heneghan
written
2025-10-22 · to Health
220. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide the current average waiting time for an initial primary care psychology appointment in north Dublin; the measures being taken to reduce waiting times and improve coordination between CAMHS, children’s disability network teams, and primary care services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57598/25]
Martin Daly
written
2025-10-22 · to Health
229. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme as of 1 October 2025 or latest date available; the average waiting time; the number of persons currently awaiting placement under the scheme for each local health area; and the length of time waiting, in tabular form. [57669/25]
Martin Daly
written
2025-10-22 · to Health
232. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of spinal fusion patients currently waiting less than four months for treatment for both Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin and Temple Street Children's University Hospital for the end of September 2025 or the latest date available; the number waiting 4-8 months and more than 8 months; and if she would provide the same informati…
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
written
2025-10-21 · to Health
806. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time to see an adult physiotherapist within CHO7 primary care system; and the steps taken to reduce the waiting times. [56882/25]
Claire Kerrane
written
2025-10-21 · to Health
830. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Offaly on waiting lists for primary care, by service (such as occupational therapy, speech and language); and the length of waiting times, in tabular form. [57212/25]
Sorca Clarke
written
2025-10-16 · to Health
358. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current waiting list figures for ADHD assessments by county; and the reduction targets or timelines being set under Budget 2026. [56262/25]
Pa Daly
written
2025-10-15 · to Health
327. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of people on occupational therapy waiting lists in Kerry, broken down by area and by length of time, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55814/25]
Pa Daly
written
2025-10-15 · to Health
329. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of people on physiotherapy waiting lists in Kerry, broken down by area and by length of time, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55816/25]
John Paul O'Shea
written
2025-10-09 · to Health
348. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health for a detailed breakdown of waiting lists for ophthalmology services in Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54436/25]
Martin Daly
written
2025-10-07 · to Children
533. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list and within that the numbers waiting less than 4 months; the number waiting 4-12 months; and the number waiting more than 12 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 1…
Martin Daly
written
2025-10-07 · to Children
534. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list and within that the numbers waiting less than 4 months, waiting 4-12 months, more than 12 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 and above. [53645/25]
Martin Daly
written
2025-10-07 · to Children
535. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people on the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list and within that, the numbers waiting less than four months; the number waiting four to 12 months and the number waiting more than 12 months; and if she would indicate also for each category the numbers waiting aged nought to four years…
Barry Heneghan
written
2025-10-07 · to Children
544. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the average waiting time for an occupational therapist to make an assessment for a housing adaptation within CHO 9 area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53845/25]
Donna McGettigan
written
2025-10-07 · to Health
564. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health the measures which will be taken to ensure access for a person (details supplied) to occupational therapy without further delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52977/25]