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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. 107
  2. 61
  3. 45
  4. 38
  5. 33
  6. 31
  7. 20
  8. 16

Asked of

The questions

Niamh Smyth Written 18 Feb 2026 · to Health
290. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (detail supplied) is waiting on a follow-up appointment in Beaumont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13183/26]
Robert Troy Written 18 Feb 2026 · to Health
300. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will expedite a child occupational health appointment for a person (details supplied). [13273/26]
Robert Troy Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Health
1100. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for a procedure in the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar. [12009/26]
Mary Lou McDonald Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Health
1128. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive surgery in the Mater and or Cappagh hospitals. [12125/26]
Michael Cahill Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Health
1227. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if a delay in a hospital appointment can be urgently investigated for a person (details supplied) who is awaiting a neurosurgeon appointment in CUH and urgently needs assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12791/26]
Paul Lawless Written 12 Feb 2026 · to Health
605. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment to see the paediatric spinal neurosurgery service at Beaumont Hospital; if she is aware of the delay in scheduling a consultation despite clinical findings indicating a suspected tethered spinal cord and progressive neurological deterioration; and if she will ensure that this case is prioritised given t…
Niamh Smyth Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Health
313. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied) as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10646/26]
Pa Daly Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Health
362. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the current waiting times for radiology appointments at the Glandore Centre, Cork University Hospital, including for oncology referrals; the reasons for any delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10831/26]
Richard Boyd Barrett Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Health
367. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health if she will investigate the reason an elderly woman (details supplied) who was scheduled for surgery at St. Michael's hospital, Dun Laoghaire; if she will urge the HSE to identify a slot for the person elsewhere as a matter of priority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10839/26]
Robert Troy Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Health
370. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will expedite a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [10852/26]
Robert Troy Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Health
964. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied). [9162/26]
Rory Hearne Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Health
1078. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Health her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding a delayed hospital appointment for a person in Dublin 9; the steps being taken to prevent such instances from reoccurring; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9685/26]
Aengus Ó Snodaigh Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Health
1126. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health for a further update with regard to a reply received to a query regarding a person (details supplied) who is awaiting a much-needed hip replacement. [10123/26]
Michael Cahill Written 5 Feb 2026 · to Health
368. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if a case can be urgently investigated (details supplied) to allow for the earliest possible hospital appointment in the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8819/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Health
1036. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) who has been awaiting a total knee replacement for over five years at Beaumont Hospital; the reason, despite the length of time on the waiting list and the clinical complexity of the case, surgery has still not being scheduled; the steps which are being taken to prioritise long-waiting patients whose qual…
Robert Troy Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Health
1064. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for a procedure in the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [7812/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Health
1088. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has had an appointment cancelled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8065/26]
Micheál Carrigy Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Health
1117. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Health for an update on the status of a paediatric neurology appointment for a child (details supplied) awaiting assessment in Sligo University Hospital; if steps can be taken to expedite the appointment given the clinical circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8242/26]
Tony McCormack Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Health
405. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [7022/26]
Carol Nolan Written 28 Jan 2026 · to Health
208. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if she will assist in the provision of an appointment for an urgent surgical procedure for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6813/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Health
1038. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update regarding an appointment for a person (details supplied); if a date has been set for assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5927/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Health
1042. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting on a cardiology appointment in Cavan General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6002/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Health
1043. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a child (details supplied) and expedite an appointment for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6009/26]
Catherine Ardagh Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Health
1057. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Health the current position on the public waiting list for breast reconstruction surgery for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6129/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Health
1064. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) who is awaiting an urgent consultant appointment at Cappagh Hospital; the current waiting time for such appointments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6225/26]