Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Robert O'Donoghue - PQ 69047-25
Deputy O'Donoghue asked about the actions being considered to reduce the backlog of women awaiting follow-up appointments. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: December 2025
Updated: January 2026
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Question from Deputy Robert O'Donoghue - PQ 69047-25
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health the immediate actions, such as extended clinic hours, outsourcing of scans, or temporary capacity expansion, which are being considered to reduce the backlog of 9,000 women awaiting follow-up appointments; the projected timeline for clearing this backlog; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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