Harney tells hospital staff they must be more efficient

MANAGEMENT and staff at the biggest hospital in the west of Ireland have been told by Health Minister Mary Harney to become more efficient and make better use of resources.

Ms Harney said financial cuts had to be implemented at University HospitalGalway but this did not threaten the development of a cancer treatment centre of excellence there. “There is no more money available,” said Ms Harney.

“After all, 40% of the money we raised in income tax this year is going to the public health service. That, by any standards, is an incredible contribution.”