More hospital consultants needed to address record waiting lists - IHCA

The body, which represents around 3,000 hospital doctors, warned that patients are at risk unless more than 700 vacant consultant posts are filled on a permanent basis. File Picture

More hospital doctors are needed to address record waiting lists which have increased by 10% since the start of the year, the Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) has said.

The body, which represents around 3,000 hospital doctors, warned that patients are at risk unless more than 700 vacant consultant posts are filled on a permanent basis.