IHCA: Harney plan could create more hospital congestion

The Irish Hospital Consultants Association has claimed that plans by Minister for Health Mary Harney to press ahead with hiring 1,500 new hospital doctors will actually be detrimental to the health service.

IHCA: Harney plan could create more hospital congestion

The Irish Hospital Consultants Association has claimed that plans by Minister for Health Mary Harney to press ahead with hiring 1,500 new hospital doctors will actually be detrimental to the health service.

Ms Harney is expected to present the proposals to the cabinet today despite the failure of the HSE and consultant groups to reach agreement on the matter.

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