Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025
1543. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the current waiting list time for the complex menopause clinic in Galway University Hospital; if there are plans to expand this clinic and reduce waiting lists given that many patients have complex and urgent medical needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1342/25]
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.
