David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Gloster talked in his opening statement about culture and accountability. It seems clear that he understands he is coming into a very difficult job in a context in which people are waiting far too long in emergency departments. The representatives of the management of University Hospital Limerick who came before the committee told us they need more beds. I and other members of this committee have travelled across the State meeting hospital managers, all of whom tell us they need more beds. However, it is not the only solution. We also need more investment in community care and so on.