Written answer
Hospital Waiting Lists
The Minister acknowledged lengthy waits for hip operations, cited progress under the 2026 Waiting Time Action Plan, and referred to NTPF data for specific figures.
3837. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health to outline the current wait times for hip operations at a hospital (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57976/26]
Comment on this
It is acknowledged that many patients are still waiting too long for hospital appointments and treatments. I am conscious of the burden that this places on patients and their families.
The multi-annual Action Plan approach initiated in September 2021 is focused on improving waiting times for patients, and the Waiting Time Action Plan (WTAP) 2026, embodies the Government’s commitment to reducing waiting times for patients, thereby improving access to hospital care. Significant progress has been made under this approach in reducing the length of time patients are waiting.
With the 2026 plan, we will continue to build upon the progress delivered to date under the multi-annual action plan approach, moving towards the ultimate vision of a public healthcare service in which everyone has timely access to high-quality scheduled care, where and when they need it.
The specific information requested by the Deputy is set out in the attached spreadsheet as provided by the National Treatment Purchase Fund.