'National disgrace': Doctors hit out after 7,000 operations cancelled this year

The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) says it is a "national disgrace" that 7,000 operations were cancelled this year because of hospital overcrowding.

'National disgrace': Doctors hit out after 7,000 operations cancelled this year
Mon, 31 Dec, 2018 - 12:10
Digital Desk staff

The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) says it is a "national disgrace" that 7,000 operations were cancelled this year because of hospital overcrowding.

Figures released to the Irish Daily Mail show 25 procedures had to be put on hold every day between January and September this year.

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