Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

The purpose of the reform agenda is focused on priorities regarding increased numbers and increased usage of beds. Following a survey of 4,000 patients, Dr. Conor Burke of James Connolly Memorial Hospital recently stated that if patients had been discharged when they were ready for discharge, there would not be an accident and emergency problem. We need to learn from the examples provided by such world leaders in their fields.

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