Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We learned last night that as of last Friday 133 staff at Letterkenny University Hospital were off work. We understand the number could now be above 150. All non-essential services have been suspended. The hospital faces an unprecedented crisis. We are talking about a hospital that was run at full capacity over recent years, so that is saying something. I appeal to the Taoiseach and the Minister for Health to ensure that every possible additional resource is deployed to the hospital. As public representatives we are dealing every day with staff and patients' families who are appealing for help in securing additional resources. I appeal to the Taoiseach to do everything he can. I spoke to Dr. Colm Henry, the national clinical officer of the HSE, twice yesterday. I ask the Taoiseach to get behind these calls.

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