# Galway Hospitals Wait Times Crisis

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Podcast: [Galway News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/galway-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598688)
Published: 2026-06-14T12:27:05+00:00
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## Resource

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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/939c8a89bd12239a

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