Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The outpatient waiting list has increased and the inpatient list has stabilised. There are different performances in different categories. Many good innovations have worked such as access to diagnostics. GP-led diagnostic services have been quite innovative and impactful in providing greater access, greater throughput and greater activity on waiting lists more generally. That will continue. The waiting list action plan was published last February. Some €350 million was allocated with additional staff. For 2023, €443 million has now been allocated. It ahead of target on scopes, a little bit behind target on inpatient day cases and significantly behind target on outpatient cases. That is what the Minister is telling me.

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