Health Care
I believe that we need to provide more resources for healthcare. There needs to be extra beds provided so that constant overcrowding in Emergency departments can be controlled. We also need to employ more nurses and midwives.
By the HSE’s own admission the 2015 Service Plan will not be sufficient to fully address the increasing demands being placed on our hospital system, in particular the growing waiting lists for elective admissions and those needing long-term residential care.
Fianna Fáil are committed to investing in Ireland’s primary care system which we see as crucial for preventing the development of conditions that could ultimately require hospital care.
Mental health issues continue to have a devastating impact on our society. We propose the establishment of a National Mental Health Authority to be charged with leading an all-out national programme to promote positive attitudes to mental health and reduce the incidence of self-harm and suicide.
I also believe that we must provide more resources for the care of our elderly citizens. We need more home supports and a greater number of places under the Fair Deal nursing home support scheme which we would restore to at least the level supported in 2013.
I believe that we need to provide more resources for healthcare. There needs to be extra beds provided so that constant overcrowding in Emergency departments can be controlled. We also need to employ more nurses and midwives.
By the HSE’s own admission the 2015 Service Plan will not be sufficient to fully address the increasing demands being placed on our hospital system, in particular the growing waiting lists for elective admissions and those needing long-term residential care.
Fianna Fáil are committed to investing in Ireland’s primary care system which we see as crucial for preventing the development of conditions that could ultimately require hospital care.
Mental health issues continue to have a devastating impact on our society. We propose the establishment of a National Mental Health Authority to be charged with leading an all-out national programme to promote positive attitudes to mental health and reduce the incidence of self-harm and suicide.
I also believe that we must provide more resources for the care of our elderly citizens. We need more home supports and a greater number of places under the Fair Deal nursing home support scheme which we would restore to at least the level supported in 2013.
