Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Aindrias Moynihan - PQ 57443-26
Deputy Moynihan asked about the waiting list for ophthalmology services in CHO area 4. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and Public Affairs and HSE South West
Published: July 2026
Updated: September 2026
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients awaiting cataract ophthalmology outpatient appointments, diagnostics and cataract surgery procedures in CHO4 as of the latest available date; the breakdown of those waiting by hospital, age cohort and waiting time; the number of patients awaiting cataract surgery for more than six, 12 and 18 months respectively, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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