Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We have discussed this issue on many occasions. It has been raised with the Minister at the health committee at which it has been suggested it be dealt with by the National Treatment Purchase Fund, some other assistance from elsewhere or the provision of additional resources to the public system. Something has to be done. The pretence we are getting on top of waiting lists needs to stop. People are now awaiting alarming lengths of time to see a consultant on an outpatient basis.

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