Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Ken O'Flynn - PQ 34535-26
Deputy O'Flynn asked about the measures in place to reduce outpatient "did not attend" rates. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: May 2026
Updated: June 2026
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Question from Deputy Ken O'Flynn - PQ 34535-26
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health the measures currently in place to reduce outpatient "did not attend" rates, including SMS reminders, phone confirmation systems, digital check-in, or overbooking policies; and the evidence base or evaluation of their effectiveness.
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