Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2025
926. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the current average phone answering times for Caredoc services in Carlow and Kilkenny; the number of calls currently waiting at peak times; the steps being taken to address delays; and the future plans to ensure timely access to out of hours care. [51971/25]
View answerAs the questions raised about Caredoc relate to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy on these matters directly, as soon as possible.
Please note that a Strategic Review of General Practice is currently underway, led by officials from my Department with support from the HSE and input from relevant stakeholders. The review is examining a range of issues affecting general practice including Out of Hours services. As per the Review's Terms of Reference, the Review is to identify the requirements necessary to reform Out of Hours GP services to ensure delivery of an accessible, high quality service throughout the country.
Significant progress has been made under the review which is to be completed this year. When completed, a final report will be presented to me outlining the findings of the review and setting out recommended actions for a more sustainable general practice.
