Galway hospitals are the worst affected with waiting times for patient treatment.
Nearly 800 people have been waiting over five years for outpatient, inpatient or day-case appointment in Galway Univeristy Hospitals.
Freedom of information figures show that nationwide, over 5,200 people have been waiting over five years.
Donegal GP Ciaran Ó Fearraigh (PRON: Farry) says long delays can have serious consequences.

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