Audiology - FOI Response Register

1.    The number of audiology staff employed by the board in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 to date.

Note figures in the table are as of 1st April each year with exception of 2025 which is as of 11/03/2025.

2.    The number of people placed on an audiology appointment waiting list in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 to date.

2022 - 393
2023 - 261
2024 - 302
2025 as of 11/03/2025 - 115

3.    The a) average and b) longest waiting times for the audiology service in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 to date.

2022 -
Average: 4.3 Weeks
Longest Wait: 17 Weeks

2023 -
Average: 10.8 Weeks
Longest Wait: 34 Weeks

2024 -      
Average: 24.2 Weeks
Longest Wait: 77 Weeks

2025 as of 11/03/2025 -     
Average: 40.2 Weeks
Longest Wait: 95 Weeks