Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Three weeks ago, a number of Deputies and I pointed to the need for statements on the situation at University Hospital Limerick, UHL, and the significant overcrowding that happens there on a daily basis. The Taoiseach mentioned at the time that he was going to raise the matter with the Business Committee. I am not represented at the Business Committee, but so far I have not noticed any statements being made on the situation at the hospital. Two weeks ago, I referred to the recruitment embargo and the fact that it is impacting the radiography department in nuclear medicine, ultrasound and so on. Students are due to graduate, but they need to get the job offers now because the HR process in UHL takes about two months. These students are researching job offers in other countries. This matter has reached a tipping point. Statements are necessary.

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