IHCA comments on the fact that 843,363 people are now waiting for care

Commenting on the fact that 843,363 people are now waiting for care, Prof Alan Irvine, President, Irish Hospital Consultants Association, said:

“With a total of 843,363 people now waiting for care on some form of public hospital waiting list, a rapid increase in case numbers of Covid-19 and overstretched hospital capacity, urgent action and leadership is needed by decision makers.