‘Harney hasn’t the faintest idea what she’s talking about’

RETIRED cardiac surgeon Maurice Nelligan insists consultants are not to blame for the unhappy state of Ireland’s health services.

‘Harney hasn’t the faintest idea what she’s talking about’

It was simply not true to suggest patients could not be discharged as soon as possible because of the way consultants worked, he said.

He also reacted angrily to claims that consultants only worked five days a week from 9am to 5pm.

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