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Hospital Appointments Status

531 questions from 67 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.

531
questions
531 written, 0 oral
67
TDs have asked
9
parties and groups
Independents counted together
2
departments asked

Questions per month

The record holds no questions for August, when the Dáil does not sit.

Jan 2025Oct 2026
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MonthQuestions
January 202540
February 202556
March 202536
April 202526
May 202540
June 202515
July 202529
August 20250
September 202531
October 202524
November 202530
December 202514
January 202622
February 202625
March 202621
April 202622
May 202630
June 202623
July 202618
August 20260
September 202618
October 202611

Who asks, by party

The party each TD belonged to on the day, in alphabetical order. Parties differ a lot in size, and members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them, so this shows who raised it, not how much a party cares about it.

  • Aontú20 from 2 TDs · 2 seats today
  • Fianna Fáil277 from 19 TDs · 48 seats today
  • Fine Gael18 from 8 TDs · 38 seats today
  • Independent57 from 6 TDs · 15 seats today
  • Independent Ireland2 from 1 TD · 4 seats today
  • Labour Party14 from 4 TDs · 11 seats today
  • People Before Profit-Solidarity7 from 2 TDs · 3 seats today
  • Sinn Féin131 from 22 TDs · 39 seats today

The TDs who asked most

Members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them. Each question counts once.

  1. Niamh Smyth
    107
  2. Robert Troy
    61
  3. Michael Healy-Rae
    45
  4. Maurice Quinlivan
    38
  5. Pearse Doherty
    33
  6. Michael Cahill
    31
  7. Tony McCormack
    20
  8. John McGuinness
    16

Asked of

The questions

Robert Troy Written 22 Oct 2026 · to Health
441. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health If an appointment can be expedited for a constituent (details supplied). [75012/26]
John McGuinness Written 22 Oct 2026 · to Health
471. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [75154/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 21 Oct 2026 · to Health
200. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of a case (details supplied) at CHI Temple Street, whose necessary surgical procedure has reportedly been cancelled despite advocacy from their treating consultant regarding the severity of their condition and pain; if she will seek an urgent update from CHI on the status of this case; the reason for the cancellation of the procedure; when it is …
Eoin Ó Broin Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Health
891. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if she will consider correspondence (details supplied); and endeavour to assist a family and their child, who requires surgery urgently abroad. [73440/26]
Robert Troy Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Health
919. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health If she will intervene to ensure an appointment for surgery is scheduled for a patient (details supplied) without further delay. [73758/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Health
926. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) who is awaiting an appointment following a recent referral to a specialist service; and if consideration can be given to expediting the appointment in light of the circumstances. [73813/26]
Robert Troy Written 15 Oct 2026 · to Health
734. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will expedite an appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied). [73064/26]
Tony McCormack Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Health
681. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an orthopaedic appointment in the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [71367/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Health
835. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [72123/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Health
879. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive a date for surgery in Letterkenny University Hospital; if they are on the urgent or routine waiting list. [72421/26]
Cathal Crowe Written 6 Oct 2026 · to Health
568. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive a date for surgery at University Hospital Limerick given that they have been waiting since November 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69905/26]
Michael Cahill Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Health
181. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on an orthopaedic appointment for a person (details supplied); if the persons appointment will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69229/26]
Cathal Crowe Written 30 Sep 2026 · to Health
182. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health to provide a date for an appointment with a paediatric endocrinologist for a person (details supplied). [69153/26]
Maurice Quinlivan Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Health
688. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied) awaiting a procedure in University Hospital Limerick. [68038/26]
Tony McCormack Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Health
769. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health when a hospital appointment will be made for a person (details supplied). [68505/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Health
802. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health why a constituent (details supplied) is waiting on a hip replacement; can the Minister confirm getting her an appointment as soon as possible, given that she is the main carer for her husband and needs the surgery. [68756/26]
Robert Troy Written 23 Sep 2026 · to Health
158. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health If she will ensure an urgent surgery appointment is expedited for a patient (details supplied). [67346/26]
Maurice Quinlivan Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Health
527. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied) who requires an MRI scan and has yet to receive this appointment. [66388/26]
Maurice Quinlivan Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Health
528. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied) who has been referred to Croom Orthopaedic Hospital Limerick for knee surgery; and when the person will receive an appointment date. [66382/26]
Maurice Quinlivan Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Health
565. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [66571/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Health
604. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is still awaiting an appointment for surgery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66746/26]
Robert Troy Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Health
637. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment can be expedited for a patient (details supplied) given the very serious and urgent medical circumstances. [67057/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Health
670. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on an appointment for a scoliosis patient (details supplied). [67222/26]
Robert Troy Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Health
1187. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [64537/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Health
1224. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health If she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will provide an update on the spinal cord stimulator procedure scheduled at St Vincent's University Hospital; if she will address the cancellation of the procedure on two separate occasions, the most recent on financial grounds; to confirm the meaning of 'financial constraints' in this context; an…