Second Stage Current 34th Dáil 30/2024

Health (Waiting Lists) Bill 2024

Health Business & Regulation

Sponsor: David Cullinane
Introduced: 25 Apr 2024
Last updated: 2 May 2025

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Gives Health Minister power to set maximum waiting time targets and priorities for health services across the system.
Changes National Treatment Purchase Fund's reporting, governance, and accountability rules to strengthen oversight and transparency.
Amends Health Act 2004 to create framework for managing waiting lists through new ministerial functions and performance targets.

Stage timeline

First Stage 33rd Dáil

25 Apr 2024
Second Stage 34th Dáil

17 Dec 2025