Jennifer Carroll MacNeill remarked that the ‘very high level of hospital congestion’ on Tuesday, 4 February hasn’t been seen since January 2023.
Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill reported that only 10% of hospital consultants worked during the recent St. Brigid's Day bank holiday weekend, coinciding with a surge in hospital trolley numbers. She requested an analysis of consultant rosters and hospital admissions/discharges. She noted a correlation between fewer senior decision-makers and increased trolley numbers, highlighting the need to maximize the public consultant contract. The HSE CEO will provide a detailed analysis of consultant deployment, with a plan for upcoming bank holiday weekends.