Varadkar: Goal is 70 people on trolleys a day

The Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar, said he wants to reduce the number of people waiting on trolleys to an average of 70 a day.

Varadkar: Goal is 70 people on trolleys a day
Thu, 05 Feb, 2015 - 13:12

The Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar, said he wants to reduce the number of people waiting on trolleys to an average of 70 a day.

His comments come as today's trolley watch figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation show 413 people are currently waiting for a bed.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Burnout, stress and working rights breaches make up majority of hospitality workers' experiences Burnout, stress and working rights breaches make up majority of hospitality workers' experiences
Man dies following crash involving tractor in Co Leitrim Man dies following crash involving tractor in Co Leitrim
National Ambulance Service industrial action Paramedic unions predict 'difficult' talks to avert further strikes
CourtsHeathrowPerson: VaradkarPerson: the Minister for HealthPerson: Leo VaradkarPerson: MinisterOrganisation: Irish Nurses and Midwives OrganisationOrganisation: Oireachtas Health Committee
<p>An 11-bed ward at Linn Dara psychiatric unit in Cherry Orchard Hospital closed in May 2022 but has yet to reopen.</p>

Parents had 'lost all hope' until their child was admitted to adolescent psychiatric unit, report shows

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited