IrelandNTPF DataFEB 2026
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Let’s find yours.
Right now in Ireland
228,438
people waiting
Hospitals tracked46
Median wait4.5 months
Over 12 months17%
Wait Time Distribution
64,844
64,885
45,421
18,615
17,220
0–3 mo
3–6 mo
6–12 mo
12–18 mo
18+ mo
Longest Waiting Lists
| # | Specialty | Waiting | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Surgery1 national centre | 17,764 | ↑ 978 |
| 2 | Orthopaedics1 national centre | 14,693 | ↓ 29 |
| 3 | Ophthalmology1 national centre | 14,009 | ↑ 166 |
| 4 | Urology1 national centre | 11,751 | ↑ 198 |
| 5 | Plastic Surgery1 national centre | 8,674 | ↑ 343 |
Most Improved This Month
| Specialty | Waiting | Reduction |
|---|---|---|
| Gynaecology | 6,410 | ↓ 129 |
| Radiology | 117 | ↓ 58 |
| Orthopaedics | 14,693 | ↓ 29 |
| Paediatric Urology | 355 | ↓ 28 |
| Breast Surgery | 241 | ↓ 26 |
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All data sourced directly from the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) official publications on data.gov.ie