Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I very much regret the distress, upset and trauma being experienced by people in our overcrowded accident departments. It causes difficulty not only for the patients but also for their families and, of course, it stresses people who are working on the front line. However, I acknowledge improvements in what has been regarded as the trolley count. I also acknowledge that budget 2019 provided an additional €10 million to prepare for the expected demands over the winter months. I assure the Deputy that the Minister, Deputy Harris, is fully engaged on the issue and will be in a position to address the specifics if required by way of Topical Issue or other more appropriate-----

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