The Fine Gael party has slammed the Government over the length of hospital waiting lists, some of which are as long as two years.
Fine Gael also claim that 35% of those awaiting treatment at Tallaght hospital have been on the list since 2001.
The opposition party also alleges that waiting lists in the capital have soared by almost a quarter, since the Taoiseach first took office in 1997.
Fine Gael Senator Brian Hayes said the extent of the problem is unbelievable.