David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The document does not state that. The actual plan states 51 consultant posts. This is part of the problem. We announce that we are going to have 51 additional emergency department consultants and then we are told that more than half of these will not be appointed until next year. This is the problem every year. These winter plans come, promises are made and big numbers are put out. In reality, only a fraction of what is actually promised gets delivered.