Colm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Looking at is one thing; we have a problem where theatres are not taking people after 4 p.m. Operations are being cancelled, people are occupying beds and then being discharged and brought back in another day. It is taking up huge administration time and everyone's time. We should look at this immediately and not be trying to devise a plan that comes into place in March next year. We are facing into a crisis. This is a scenario that is happening in hospitals across the country. Now is the time to deal with this challenge.