Irish Examiner view: Paying dearly for not paying

State’s cyber vulnerabilities

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said there has been insufficient investment in IT or cybersecurity for the health system.

Our health service reflects the national character. It is layered with contradictions, inequities, inefficiencies, and privilege, and is presided over by an over-staffed, non-medical management. 

Compared to other European countries, we pay above average for health, but consistently achieve below-average outcomes.