The buck lies firmly with Health Minister

FOR nine years public health doctors have been looking for a structured out-of-hours service to protect the health of the Irish people.

The buck lies firmly with Health Minister
Sat, 17 May, 2003 - 01:00

It is irresponsible for the Minister for Health to continue to pretend the current system is safe.

The strike date was set last year before the world had heard of SARS but the uncoordinated response to the threat of SARS has confirmed existing deficiencies.

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