News - Waiting List
Over 330 patients waiting over 18 months for treatment at local hospitals
The most recent report from the National Treatment Purchase Fund reveals just over 5,000 inpatients were on the waiting list on hospitals serving the Shannonside region as of the end of March.
Apr 18, 2026 12:08
Local hospitals among those with lengthy waiting lists
According to data from the Irish Patients Association, both were ranked in the top 10 for busiest waiting lists as of last month.
Jan 13, 2026 13:05
Local medical waiting lists continue to exceed targets
New waiting list figures for Sligo University Hospital in July published the National Treatment Purchase Fund do show a decrease in inpatient numbers.
Aug 11, 2025 13:46
Co. Longford holds highest number of vacant council homes in region
The findings were received through a Freedom of Information request submitted by Aontú leader, Peadar Tóibín.
Mar 9, 2025 13:43
Leitrim councillor calls on RSA to employ more staff to address test backlog
Councillor Brendan Barry claims anyone looking for a test in the Carrick on Shannon area will have to wait until May.
Dec 23, 2022 13:39
Longford CF campaigner 'forever grateful' after kidney transplant
Jillian Mc Nulty underwent her kidney transplant in recent weeks
Sep 7, 2022 17:50
Average of 10 weeks delay for local driving tests
Carrick on Shannon has the highest local waiting time at 14 weeks.
Aug 30, 2022 18:08
Local children waiting up to four years for autism assessment
CHO 8 is has the longest wait times.
Jul 19, 2022 14:06
275 children waiting for therapies in Roscommon/East Galway
Many of the children are on the waiting lists for almost a year
Jul 1, 2022 07:44
Almost 5,000 children in Roscommon waiting on dental treatment
The issue was raised at this month's HSE Health Forum.
Mar 25, 2022 07:17Shannonside Newsletter
Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67
Copyright © 2026 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus