Seanad debates
Wednesday, 26 February 2003
Health Services: Motion.
This debate is not about the quality of staff in the system or the quality of care which the system provides for people who are ill. I totally reject the statement made earlier that Ireland has the worst health service in Europe. I suggest we have one of the best health services in the world in terms of treatment of people who are ill and in need of urgent attention. We still have people in the health service who provide a high quality of care and commitment and who, accordingly, should be encouraged. The system within which they have to work is a different issue. That system is obviously unsatisfactory and must be improved, as is the Government's intention.
No comments