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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2025

Tuesday, 25 November 2025

Questions (812)

Michael Murphy

Question:

812. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the impact on diagnostic and surgical pathology waiting times at UHW arising from the workload pressures described in the HSE response; whether the unmet requirement for 18 WTE diagnostic pathologists has affected cancer pathways, turnaround times, or patient outcomes; and the plan to bring the service into compliance with safe staffing levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65218/25]

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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible

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