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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 30 Apr 2026 · to Health
436. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied). [31524/26]
Joanna Byrne Written 29 Apr 2026 · to Health
281. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will issue to a young person in County Louth (details supplied) for an urgently needed initial ENT appointment at OLOLH Drogheda; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31179/26]
Robert Troy Written 29 Apr 2026 · to Health
305. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently expedite an appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied). [31490/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1036. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to expedite the reading of a scan (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29782/26]
Maurice Quinlivan Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1037. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who having been referred two years ago for an MRI at University Hospital Limerick as part of their treatment has yet to receive an MRI appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29786/26]
Maurice Quinlivan Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Health
1150. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied) at University Hospital Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29985/26]
Eoghan Kenny Written 21 Apr 2026 · to Health
736. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will engage directly with the parents of a child (details supplied) on the significant waiting time for an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27978/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 21 Apr 2026 · to Health
875. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person will be examined (details supplied); if a hospital appointment will be expedited. [28584/26]
Martin Kenny Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2738. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not received urgent scoliosis surgery yet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23961/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2960. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive a date for orthopaedic surgery at Sligo University Hospital; if they are on the routine or urgent waiting list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25004/26]
Robert Troy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2995. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [25232/26]
Richard Boyd Barrett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3003. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied), the supports that are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25284/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3013. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to schedule an urgent appointment for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25321/26]
Marie Sherlock Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3017. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [25403/26]
Robert Troy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3212. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for surgery. [26481/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3213. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a patient (details supplied) in County Donegal will have surgery in Letterkenny University Hospital following four cancellations; if all and every avenue including transfer to another hospital with capacity is being explored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26482/26]
Robert Troy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3225. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently expedite an appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied). [26520/26]
Robert Troy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3242. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied). [26597/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3243. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently review the case of a person (details supplied); if the surgery will be expedited due to the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26605/26]
Maurice Quinlivan Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3278. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who having been referred two years ago, to University Hospital Limerick pain clinic has yet to have an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26697/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3361. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a patient in County Donegal (details supplied) will receive pain treatment in Sligo Hospital; if they are on the routine or urgent list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27058/26]
Colm Burke Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3365. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can progress with cataract treatment; whether an urgent appointment will be made available to them, particularly in view of their age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27070/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Health
439. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will be contacted by St. Vincent's Hospital regarding their diagnosis and treatment plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23173/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 25 Mar 2026 · to Health
351. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment (details supplied); if a date has been set for assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22610/26]
Robert Troy Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Health
903. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [21702/26]