Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025
1512. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if he plans to further resource the complex menopause clinic in University Hospital Galway (details supplied); if a review has been carried out in relation to whether there is a need for further expansion of the clinic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1184/25]
View answerThere are currently six specialist clinics nationwide, one in each maternity network, for women who require complex, specialist care. All six clinics are operational.
As part of the Women’s Health Action Plan, additional funding for the existing menopause clinics is being provided this year to extend their opening hours. This funding will provide an additional 2.8 WTEs spread across the NMH, Rotunda, Cork and Galway, with a projected additional capacity of 2,000 new appointments.
With regard to the current waiting list times for Galway’s menopause clinic, as this is an operational matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
