Health Minister Says Waiting Lists Are Falling

More from National News

• Gardaí And Spanish Police Arrest 20 Men While Investigating An Ireland-Based Organised Crime Group

  Spanish police believe tens of millions worth of drugs were due to arrive into Ireland this week.

• Horse Abuse And Puppy Yoga Scandal: Kildare Animal Charity Speaks Out Against Animal Mistreatment

  Audio

  A distressing video shows a man trying to drag a horse off the N81 in Tallaght.

• Gardaí Are Seeking The Public's Assistance In Tracing The Whereabouts Of 14-Year-Old Nathan Hunt

  He was last seen in Celbridge on Tuesday.

• Nursing Home Residents In Wexford Got A Boost This Week As Alpacas Dropped In To Greet Them

  Audio

  The visit got a fantastic reaction from its residents, particularly those who are from a farming background.

• Man Loses Part Of Arm After Home Made Pipe Bomb Explosion In Tallaght

  It happened at a house in the Killinarden area yesterday morning.

• Clongowes Wood College In Clane Targets UK Families As VAT Hikes Hit British Private Schools

  Since January 1, private schools in the UK have been subject to a 20 per cent value-added tax (VAT) imposed by the Labour government, raising annual fees significantly.

• Man Behind Kildare Town Brothel Jailed For Nine Years On Multiple Charges, Including Child Abuse Material

  Audio

  Ilamar Rodrigues Ribeiro with an address in Goias, Brazil, also pleaded guilty to money laundering and possessing child abuse material.

• Dodgy Box Users Losing More To Scams – And Recommending Them Anyway, According To New Research

  Half of those who took part in the research said they use dodgy boxes, with more than two in five recommending them to family and friends.