Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his comments of support. They are appreciated.

There needs to be more accountability. While I acknowledge that there are patient safety measures in place, the model is failing and patients and medical professionals are getting caught up in a system that is not fit for purpose. The establishment of a working group between the HSE and the Department of Health would be a good approach. Along with other steps, I hope that such a measure can be put in place to ensure that Ireland is not an outlier, we can address the issues and, most importantly, there is accountability within our health system.

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