Cynicism, not care, is the fundamental value in Ireland's health service

Let me explain a fundamental fact to the former health minister Leo Varadkar, to whom “it is not entirely clear” why overcrowding in hospitals is increasing again.

Cynicism, not care, is the fundamental value in Ireland's health service

More resources were provided, the system accommodated itself

accordingly. More resources in the health service as structured don’t raise the ceiling, they raise the floor.

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