The HSE has been accused of giving TDs and senators "threadbare" answers to important enquiries regarding waiting lists in "an attempt to conceal the scale of the crisis". Addressing HSE chief executive Bernard Gloster, Mr Quaide said when seeking details on waiting list levels, people waiting longest were categorised as having been on a list for more than 52 weeks. That could conceivably legitimately account for someone waiting for 10 years as well as two years, Mr Quaide said. Cork East Social Democrats TD Liam Quaide described as 'farcical' the HSE's response to a query about psychology posts for older adult mental health services. He said:It's hard not to see that as an attempt to conceal the scale of the crisis.

Source: Irish Examiner February 10, 2026 11:47 UTC