Daniel McConnell: Donnelly must get his docs in a row to justify staying as Health Minister
The truth is this country and its health service have been held to ransom for far too long by a small group that has refused to budge from its privileged position.
For Health Minister Stephen Donnelly, the reality is stark: there is a limit to what he can do in the short run to improve the lot of people who find themselves in emergency departments over the coming days. Picture: Gráinne Ní Aodha/PA
TUESDAY was my first day back at work after the welcome Christmas break.
With the Dáil in recess until January 18, things were not meant to be too busy. But then at 5.27pm came the press notice of a doorstep with Health Minister Stephen Donnelly for later that night at Beaumont Hospital.
This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in
