Hospital Waiting Lists
An official questions-paper heading. 478 questions (8 oral, 470 written), first 2025-01-22, latest 2026-07-28.
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| Month | Questions |
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| Jan 2025 | 7 |
| Feb 2025 | 17 |
| Mar 2025 | 24 |
| Apr 2025 | 19 |
| May 2025 | 18 |
| Jun 2025 | 23 |
| Jul 2025 | 26 |
| Sep 2025 | 40 |
| Oct 2025 | 10 |
| Nov 2025 | 47 |
| Dec 2025 | 44 |
| Jan 2026 | 27 |
| Feb 2026 | 38 |
| Mar 2026 | 27 |
| Apr 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| Jun 2026 | 28 |
| Jul 2026 | 17 |
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| Department | Questions |
|---|---|
| Health | 478 |
Debates under the same heading
Dáil debate sections whose official heading is exactly these words.
| Date | Debate section |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Hospital Waiting Lists |
| 2026-07-09 | Hospital Waiting Lists |
| 2026-04-21 | Hospital Waiting Lists |
| 2026-02-24 | Hospital Waiting Lists |
| 2025-11-26 | Hospital Waiting Lists |
| 2025-11-25 | Hospital Waiting Lists |
| 2025-11-20 | Hospital Waiting Lists |
| 2025-10-02 | Hospital Waiting Lists |
| 2025-10-01 | Hospital Waiting Lists |
| 2025-05-13 | Hospital Waiting Lists |
| 2025-05-13 | Hospital Waiting Lists |
| 2025-05-01 | Hospital Waiting Lists |
The questions
Thomas Gould
written
2026-06-23 · to Health
684. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied) and expedite an appointment. [47006/26]
Michael Murphy
written
2026-06-18 · to Health
495. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of patients awaiting ophthalmology assessment and treatment in South Tipperary; the numbers waiting over six, 12, 18 and 24 months respectively; the numbers awaiting treatment broken down by age category; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46607/26]
Réada Cronin
written
2026-06-17 · to Health
226. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently on an outpatient waiting list at Naas General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46374/26]
Réada Cronin
written
2026-06-17 · to Health
227. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to reduce waiting times at the accident and emergency department of Naas General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46375/26]
Réada Cronin
written
2026-06-17 · to Health
229. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to reduce waiting lists for outpatient services at Naas General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46377/26]
Brian Stanley
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
333. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken by her Department and the HSE to address the waiting times for patients to have their first neurology consultation, given 24,000 people are reported to be currently waiting for an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44727/26]
John Connolly
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
336. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health To outline the current waiting list numbers and average waiting times for neurology services in University Hospital Galway and across the West of Ireland; the number of consultant neurologists and support staff currently in post; the existing vacancies; the measures being taken to improve access to neurology services in the region (details su…
Joanna Byrne
written
2026-06-09 · to Health
1747. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Health the average wait time for persons seeking an initial assessment appointment for the sleep clinic (obstructive sleep apnoea) at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda. [41453/26]
Joanna Byrne
written
2026-06-09 · to Health
1748. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting an initial assessment appointment for the sleep clinic (obstructive sleep apnoea) at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda; and the number of people waiting between 0-six months, between six-12 months, between 12-18 months and in excess of 18 months. [41454/26]
Joanna Byrne
written
2026-06-09 · to Health
1749. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Health if alternative pathways for assessment appointments are in place for persons who have been waiting a significant length of time for appointments at the sleep clinic (obstructive sleep apnoea) at Our lady Of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda. [41455/26]
Joanna Byrne
written
2026-06-09 · to Health
1750. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Health the plans in progress to address the significant waiting times for appointments at the sleep clinic (obstructive sleep apnoea) at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda. [41456/26]
Paul Lawless
written
2026-06-09 · to Health
1963. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the total number of children on the spinal surgery waiting list in the State; the number who have been on the waiting list six months, 12 months, two years, five years and ten years, in tabular form. [41971/26]
Paul Lawless
written
2026-06-09 · to Health
1964. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of children on a waiting list for spinal surgery in the State; and if a breakdown can be provided on the number of children from each county. [41972/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
written
2026-06-09 · to Health
1965. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health to outline the wait times for dermatology services in Naas general hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41980/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
written
2026-06-09 · to Health
1966. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health to outline the wait times for dermatology services; when patients are triaged as urgent cases in Naas general hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41981/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
written
2026-06-09 · to Health
1989. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently awaiting gynaecology outpatient appointments at the Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital; the average waiting times for routine gynaecology appointments; the factors contributing to waiting times exceeding 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42085/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
written
2026-06-09 · to Health
1990. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to address the increasing demand for gynaecology services; whether additional staffing, clinics, or other resources are being allocated to reduce waiting lists; the expected timelines for improving access to care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42086/26]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2026-06-09 · to Health
2422. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently awaiting elective procedures in Children’s Health Ireland broken down by Clinical Priority Category; and the average waiting time within each category. [44064/26]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2026-06-09 · to Health
2430. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE, NTPF or any acute hospital records separately the number of orthopaedic patients removed from waiting lists through administrative validation due to non-response, patient choice, treatment elsewhere, clinical review or other reasons; and if so, to provide the figures for 2025. [44072/26]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2026-06-09 · to Health
2431. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether an audit, review or analysis has been undertaken since 2020 to determine the number of patients removed from orthopaedic waiting lists through administrative validation who subsequently re-presented, were re-referred or were restored to a waiting list for the same condition; and if so, to provide details. [44073/26]
Eoghan Kenny
written
2026-05-28 · to Health
651. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the current wait times for appointments at the epilepsy monitoring unit at Cork University Hospital; the number of patients currently awaiting appointments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41219/26]
Michael Cahill
written
2026-05-28 · to Health
719. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite a case in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41288/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
written
2026-05-27 · to Health
221. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently on waiting list for diagnostic services in relation to suspected Ehlers Danlos syndrome; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40444/26]
Pearse Doherty
written
2026-05-26 · to Health
1096. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive a date for surgery in St. Vincent's Hospital; if they are on the routine or urgent waiting list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38696/26]
Carol Nolan
written
2026-05-26 · to Health
1175. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the current waiting list numbers for scoliosis treatment and spinal surgery for children in the midlands; the average wait time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38970/26]