Long waiting list times are ‘unacceptable’ – HSE chief Paul Reid

HSE chief Paul Reid (Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland/PA)

HSE chief Paul Reid has admitted that long waiting lists for hospital services are “unacceptable”, in evidence about the HSE’s National Service Plan 2022 given to the Oireachtas Health Committee.

Mr Reid said a “multi-annual” approach was needed to resolve the “chronic” issues with waiting lists.