Health Minister: HSE figures do not show real extent of trolley use

Health Minister Dr James Reilly has admitted that HSE figures do not reflect the reality of the number of people on hospital trolleys.

Fri, 06 May, 2011 - 18:46

Health Minister Dr James Reilly has admitted that HSE figures do not reflect the reality of the number of people on hospital trolleys.

Dr Reilly - who addressed the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) conference in Kilkenny today - said the INMO's counting method will be used by the HSE in future.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

New Irish passport will contain world-first security technology

New UV artwork in Irish passport with increased security

VERONICA GUERIN MURDER STORY CRIME VICTIMS MURDERED REPORTERS

Brother of Veronica Guerin urges murderer to acknowledge 'wrongdoing'

Courts Heathrow Place: Kilkenny Person: Health Person: Health Minister Person: Dr Person: James Reilly Person: Reilly Event: Nurses and Midwives Organisation: HSE Organisation: Irish Organisation: INMO

<p>'It remains to be seen if the small decrease in last month’s numbers is the beginning of a more positive trend, and if that trend emerges, it will be extremely important that the particular measures that are driving it are captured and replicated across the country.'</p>

Homeless figures still at 'deeply alarming level' despite slight fall in numbers, charities warn

READ NOW

Health Minister: HSE figures do not show real extent of trolley use

Homeless figures still at 'deeply alarming level' despite slight fall in numbers, charities warn

Lunchtime News

Latest

Health Minister: HSE figures do not show real extent of trolley use

Unlimited access starts here.

Homeless figures still at 'deeply alarming level' despite slight fall in numbers, charities warn

Lunchtime News

Latest

Most Read