Hospital Waiting Lists
Dail Éireann — 2026-07-09
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Paula Butterly (FG), Louth

Our Lady of Lourdes serves about 360,000 people in its catchment area at the moment and I believe that is growing rapidly. Going back to the idea that it is effectively a model 4 hospital while being classed as model 3, there is a case for looking at and expanding the services in Our Lady of Lourdes and making it a model 4 hospital. Looking at a map of where model 4 hospitals are in the country, we have them in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, and Kilkenny for some services. There is a gap in the north east, considering the catchment of 360,000 people and growing. We are in a position to expand on those services. Staff and management are proving they are up to the task. Will the Minister consider this?

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Sitting date: 2026-07-09