James Breen (Clare, Independent)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of local and national importance, namely, the unprecedented stand by consultants at Ennis General Hospital. Deeply frustrated over the lack of resources to provide a proper standard of treatment, the seven medical specialists insist that they cannot continue the unacceptable level of admissions of elective patients due to chronic overcrowding and poor working conditions. They are deeply disillusioned by the empty promises of this and the last Government and the former Minister during the general, European and local elections, when he committed €20.9 million for the upgrading of Ennis General Hospital. The abysmal failure of this Government to provide——

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