Donnelly claims 'considerable progress' on Sláintecare since the start of the year

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said 'the number of patients on active waiting lists to its lowest point in five years.' Picture: Moya Nolan

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said “considerable progress” has been made towards the achievement of Sláintecare in the first five months of 2022.

Ahead of the publication of the Sláintecare Action Plan for 2022, Mr Donnelly said progress had been seen in terms of waiting lists, the national elective ambulatory strategy, and regional health areas so far this year.