Reducing waiting lists a 'significant issue' for HSE in 2021

HSE CEO Paul Reid has admitted reducing waiting lists so patients can access treatment postponed during the pandemic will be a 'significant issue' this year. Picture: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland

The head of the HSE has admitted reducing waiting lists so patients can access treatment postponed during the pandemic will be a “significant issue” this year.

Paul Reid made his comments at the launch of the HSE's 2021 service plan for which the annual budget is now €20.623bn, an increase of €3.5bn or 21% on last year.