There are calls for investment in facilities and staff to help reduce waiting lists at Cavan General Hospital.
Recent figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund showed that more than 7,200 people were waiting on a first outpatient consultation at the hospital at the end of last month.
It's an increase of almost 1,200 on the same time last year.
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The Irish Hospital Consultants Association says thousands are at risk of dying on waiting lists around the country because of delays.
Speaking to Shannonside Northern Sound, Secretary General of the IHCA Martin Varley said staff and patients in Cavan are concerned.
