PQ 1702
1702. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will address the growing backlog in access to audiology services, with more than 26,000 people now waiting for treatment and reports of delays of up to three years for hearing assessments and hearing aids, including for children; the urgent actions being taken to expand capacity and reduce waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58090/25]
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1702. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will address the growing backlog in access to audiology services, with more than 26,000 people now waiting for treatment and reports of delays of up to three years for hearing assessments and hearing aids, including for children; the urgent actions being taken to expand capacity and reduce waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58090/25]
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