Labour Accuses Health Minister Of Ad Hoc Approach To Sláintecare

Monday, 4 October 2021 07:43

By Gareth Farrell

It's being claimed that the Health Minister, Wicklow T.D. Stephen Donnelly has no intentions of reforming the health system under Sláintecare,

Labour Party leader Alan Kelly says that's why three of its board members quit in recent weeks.
Minister Donnelly has said the recent resignations had "cast a shadow" over progress being made.
He also said a new advisory group focusing on regional health will be operational next month.
Deputy Kelly says the minister has cast aside independent oversight and is now making it up as he goes along:

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