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Almost 2,000 people waiting over 18 months for treatment at local hospital

Mar 13, 2026 16:58
By Shannonside News
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Almost 2,000 people waiting over 18 months for treatment at local hospital

A local Sinn Fein TD says he's not surprised by the new figures.

Almost 2,000 people have been waiting over 18 months for treatment at Sligo University Hospital. According to the National Treatment Purchase Fund, over 1,700 are waiting for their first outpatient consultation. 279 are waiting for inpatient or day-case treatment. Local Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny says he's not surprised by the new figures:

 

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