0 0 World Hearing Day 2025 This year, we’re highlighting a growing crisis... Tuesday 4 March 2025 World Hearing Day – March 3rd This year, we’re highlighting a growing crisis: HSE audiology waiting lists have increased by 30% over the last five years, now affecting 26,000 people—including 13,000 children who are waiting years for essential hearing tests. These delays have serious impacts, from speech and language delays in children to increased risks of cognitive decline and mental health challenges in older adults. We’re calling on the Minister for Health to make this an urgent priority. It’s time to take action and reduce these unacceptable waiting times. Watch this video to hear CEO Mark Byrne speak on the matter: https://vimeo.com/1060432874 Links to relevent news articles: Daily Mail.pdf Daily Star.pdf Irish Independent.pdf The Herald_.pdf The Sun.pdf