Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)

Briefly, I concur fully with the Deputy's comments. In addition, I note the Minister is not averse to providing additional once-off funding to ensure the waiting times in Connolly Hospital are reduced. Moreover, he is committed to ensuring the lengthy stays on trolleys seen in the past of people who are ill will be greatly reduced. However, as the Deputy is aware, it is not always about care but sometimes relates to something more fundamental, namely, structure and management. This is a longer-term goal even though I do not believe we have the time to wait and must act more urgently.

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