Advertisement

Have you been affected by hospital appointment cancellations?

Nearly 300,000 hospital appointments were cancelled across the country last year – an average of...

Share this article

11.29 25 Apr 2025


Have you been affected by hospital appointment cancellations?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

11.29 25 Apr 2025


Nearly 300,000 hospital appointments were cancelled across the country last year – an average of more than 772 every day. That number is growing, even as the state makes efforts to cut waiting lists.

Have you been affected? Has one of your appointments been cancelled?

And what are your thoughts on the health system at the moment?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Matthew Sadlier, Chair of the IMO Consultant Committee, Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín, Dr Brendan O’Shea, Spokesperson for the Kildare faculty of the ICGP and Kildare GP as well as listeners.


Read more about

Lunchtime Live Highlights

Related Episodes

Miriam O’ Callaghan on her new...

00:09:00

Miriam O’ Callaghan on her new documentary about Ireland’s ageing population

Newstalk Breakfast

00:09:00


Ireland is “dangerously unprep...

00:04:30

Ireland is “dangerously unprepared” for hybrid threats

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:30


Criminal legal aid dispute res...

00:04:57

Criminal legal aid dispute resolved

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:57


Draft public sector pay agreed

00:05:50

Draft public sector pay agreed

Newstalk Breakfast

00:05:50