Simon Harris: Unacceptable how we got here in terms of waiting lists

A new clinical director for maternity services is to be appointed to the South/South West Hospital group where more than 4,200 women are awaiting outpatient appointments for gynaecological services.

Health Minister Simon Harris confirmed this was the case following a visit to Cork to hear firsthand from consultants at the maternity hospital why women face inordinate delays accessing treatment.

He said the new director “would be a very important voice in driving better outcomes in terms of waiting lists”.