Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

What is being done to expedite the implementation of the task force recommendations? Recently, I asked if the Minister had received the report of the Irish Association for Emergency Medicine, Health and Safety Standards for Irish Emergency Departments. I was surprised at the Minister's reply yesterday, stating she had not yet received a copy. I have made a copy and would be happy to pass it on to the Minister. The report states: "The persistent overcrowding in Irish EDs fundamentally contravenes this duty of care and as a result both patients and staff are exposed to significant risk on a daily basis." Does the Minister recognise the urgency for action to relieve overcrowding in our accident and emergency units? What further action and funding will she provide?

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