Taoiseach: Resources Won't be An Issue In Reducing Hospital Waiting Lists.

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 16:35

File image: Taoiseach Micheál Martin/RollingNews

Over 900,000 people are waiting for a hospital appointment, of whom around 10,000 are at Naas General.

The Taoiseach has said resources won't be a question when it comes to reducing hospital waiting list times.

In the Dáil Micheál Martin said hospital waiting lists are unacceptable at present.

Over 900,000 people are waiting for a hospital appointment, of whom around 10,000 are at Naas General Hospital.

Waiting lists include inpatient, outpatient and GI endoscopy treatments.

Responding to criticism from Sinn Féin, Micheál Martin said every resource will be given to solve the issue

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