Consultants warn of healthcare crisis unless 'urgent' funding invested in health system

Consultants are warning of a looming healthcare crisis unless "early" funding is invested to deal with waiting lists and capacity challenges. File Picture.

Hospital consultants have warned of a looming healthcare crisis this winter without “early” funding to deal with spiralling waiting lists and capacity challenges.

The Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) was commenting on reports that waiting lists could rise by more than 100% and that €1bn in additional funding may be needed to deal with Covid-19.