Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)

Question 68: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the number of people who spend long hours on trolleys in hospital accident and emergency departments; the action she will take to relieve the situation this winter; if she will introduce some measure to provide alternative care for the 700 plus people who are ready for discharge but who have nowhere to go; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45563/08]

See this speech in context