Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2023
631. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Health whether he has received any reports from the NTPF of the main types of procedures which it has been supporting; whether the target waiting time before an offer is made to patients is reported to be different for different procedures; and the scale of these differences. [42420/23]
View answerThe National Treatment Purchase Fund looks to source treatment or an appointment for all patients waiting more than 3 months subject to available public and private capacity.
As part of the 2023 Waiting List Action Plan (WLAP) 20 specific high volume procedures were identified, that at the end of 2022 accounted for more than 40% of the IPDC waiting list, with a commitment that anyone waiting 3 months or over who is clinically suitable will receive an offer of care from the NTPF. As at the end of August, 80% of patients waiting more than 3 months have either been removed from the waiting list or have received an authorisation for an offer of NTPF funded treatment.
The Waiting List Task Force continues to meet monthly and oversee progress of the delivery of the 2023 Plan, including updates from the NTPF in relation to the 20 high volume procedures identified in the Plan. The Task Force then provides regular updates to me and the Sláintecare Programme Board.
