Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

In the programme for Government, clear commitments are given to reducing waiting lists in our hospitals. In a recent reply from the HSE, I was informed that 1,825 people are waiting for X-rays, CT scans and MRI scans in University Hospital Kerry, and that 13,184 in total in the eight hospitals in the South/South West hospital group are waiting for what would be considered very simple and non-time-consuming procedures. This waiting list is far too high. I have older citizens in Kerry telling me that they could be waiting up to 12 months for an MRI scan. This is no good for a country that spends so much money on health care. How is the Government still failing to provide adequate health care?

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