Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 September 2023
34. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that an organisation (details supplied) has called for the emergency department taskforce to meet urgently to discuss how the HSE plans to tackle the persistent overcrowding problem in Irish hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40713/23]
View answerThe Emergency Department Taskforce (EDTF) is an advisory body comprising representatives from the HSE, Department of Health, staff representative organisations, practitioners and patient representatives, and is co-chaired by the INMO and the HSE. The EDTF last met on the 18th of September 2023. The Minister was invited to, and attended, this meeting. The date of the next meeting of the EDTF will be set by the co-chairs.
