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Dáil

Written answer

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Summary

The Minister referred questions on Cork’s supra-regional endometriosis centre’s capacity, activity, referrals and surgeries to the HSE for a direct response.

3791. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the current clinical capacity of the Supra-Regional Endometriosis Centre operated by Cork University Maternity Hospital; the number of outpatient clinics and dedicated endometriosis theatre lists currently provided per week or month; the number of patients the service is expected to see; the number of surgical procedures it is expected to undertake annually when fully staffed; whether the service is currently operating at its intended capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62962/26]

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3794. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals received by the Supra-Regional Endometriosis Centre operated by Cork University Maternity Hospital in 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of referrals accepted; the number of patients subsequently seen; the number currently awaiting a first appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter [62959/26]

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3795. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the number of surgical procedures carried out for patients with endometriosis through Cork University Maternity Hospital and its Supra-Regional Endometriosis Centre in 2025 and to date in 2026, broken down by type of procedure where possible; the number of patients who underwent surgery in each period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62958/26]

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3796. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who attended or were seen by the Supra-Regional Endometriosis Centre operated by Cork University Maternity Hospital in 2025 and to date in 2026, broken down by new and return patients and by month, if available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62957/26]

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I propose to take Questions Nos. 3791 and 3794 to 3796, inclusive, together.

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

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