Questions from Deputy Catherine Callaghan - PQs 37668-26, 37670-26 and 37672-26
Deputy Callaghan asked about the cancer genetics department in St. James's Hospital. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs and HSE Dublin and Midlands
Published: May 2026
Updated: June 2026
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health the number of people currently waiting to attend cancer genetics services by waiting time period (0-six months, six-12 months, 12-18 months, 18+months) in St James's Hospital, in tabular form. [PQ 37668/26]
To ask the Minister for Health the optimum staffing allocation per clinical post in the cancer genetics department in St. James's Hospital; the current status of these posts; the way staffing levels compare to international standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [PQ 37670/26]
To ask the Minister for Health the actions, infrastructure and resources needed to deliver timely access to the cancer genetics department in St. James's Hospital. [PQ 37672/26]
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