Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am more than happy to agree with the Deputy and patient advocates that the current waiting lists in this country are not acceptable. They are not acceptable for trans people and in many other areas of healthcare provision. I met recently with some of the healthcare providers. There are various proposals being looked at to increase capacity and, critically, as the Deputy rightly advocates for, to make sure people have timely access to the best possible care.

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