Holly Cairns
Question:931. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address the long waiting lists for endometriosis clinics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25012/23]
View answerTuesday, 23 May 2023
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In relation to endometriosis care in Ireland, the HSE’s National Women & Infants Programme has commenced the development of National Endometriosis Framework, which will be rolled out in a phased basis and published in 2023. This Framework will identify how care for women in this area needs to be delivered, with this care spanning primary care to local hospital care to specialist complex care.
Investment in this area commenced over the course of 2021 and 2022 with two supra-regional complex endometriosis services in the process of being established in Tallaght and Cork. The complex services in Tallaght and Cork will be supported by a network of 5 regional endometriosis hub services, which are being developed, and that will co-ordinate care within their respective Hospital Groups.
In terms of the waiting times for endometriosis services, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.