Midlands TD Defends Government's Health Department Spend

Longford Westmeath Fianna Fáil TD Joe Flaherty wants the HSE to find solutions.

We shouldn't be throwing money at a sector that is racked with "shortcomings and inefficiencies"

That's the view of Longford Westmeath Fianna Fáil TD Joe Flaherty in relation to funding for the health sector.

In Budget 2024, €22.5bn was allocated to the Department of Health. 

However, many complaints have been made in relation to staffing issues, particularly in CAMHS, and the long wait for pandemic bonuses to be paid to healthcare workers. 

Deputy Flanagan says the Government shouldn't allow the health system to suffer, but that it is time to challenge the HSE:

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