On the recordSeptember 8, 2026
These community waiting lists are on top of almost one million people already waiting for care in our acute hospital.
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David Cullinane
Sinn Féin
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rte.ieThese community waiting lists are on top of almost one million people already waiting for care in our acute hospital.
Commenting on community waiting lists and hospital backlogs.
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