Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to ask the Minister this question. I raise this matter because I was invited a few months ago by staff, in particular those working in the accident and emergency department, to walk the corridors and meet the people who were on trolleys and chairs. I was astounded by what I saw. For the doctors, nurses and all other staff, the bottom line of the issue was bed capacity.

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