Episode
Galway Hospitals Wait Times Crisis
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- Jun 14, 2026
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- 99
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Summary
Galway University Hospitals is drowning in a waiting list crisis, with over 13,000 adults and 600 kids stuck for treatment — a jump of nearly 1,500 since last year. While official targets are 10 weeks for outpatient care and 12 weeks for procedures, reality is far worse: nearly 7,000 patients wait six months or more, and over 2,200 face delays of 18 months or longer — a staggering 24% of the national total. Meanwhile, nearby Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe is managing far better, with waiting lists well within HSE targets. This stark contrast underscores a deepening healthcare bottleneck in Galway, demanding urgent solutions to prevent further strain on patients and resources. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/939c8a89bd12239a