I've been to A & E twice over the past 5 years and found things had indeed improved, especially with the triage system. The waiting time wasn't very long either, to my surprise. And what I was there for wasn't that serious either.

Nell is a disgrace. Her comments are also libellous – I’d be surprised if Harney doesn’t sue for defamation.

where did you go??

yeah where did you go????

It was a dream Id say. A situation like described hasnt happened in this country anytime.. EVER!

Connolly Memorial, which I think is a fantastic hospital.

well if thats true, uve shot it to sh-t now! dont u know this will be all over tomorrows front pages? They'll be swamped!

wheres that.it certainly isnt anywhere near beaumount.or temple st,or holles st or james st.

are you private if you dont mind me asking??

thats what the posh people call blanch

lol Ice. Suppose they get served with Tea in a china cup and rich tea on a plate when going for their xrays!

We all have our healthcare stories, when you are in the system its a great healthcare system. I have seen it at its best. A and E I don't know how you could actually reduce waiting times when you never can know what is going to come in the door, how could you possibly prepare for every scenario without doubling the budget for our health system.

I had to see a dermatologist a year ago I went private but yesterday I got my letter for a public appointment, 2 months from now, I am to see the same consultant I paid to see nearly 13 months ago. I canceled because her treatment worked.

yeah,i get that with A+E to an extent.but hospital appointments piss me off aswell.i was waiting for 2 and a half yrs for one in james st and over a year in beaumount.beaumount cancelled again and i went mad and lo and behold theyd had a cancellation for the following wk within about 2 minuites of me ringing.

That's a very interesting story and I don't mean to be rude, but how is that relevant to Mary Harney's alleged alcoholism?

thats insane riot! as most of u know, I lived in spain for a few years. anytime i needed to go to the hospital, one could just walk in, wait maybe an hour... two on a weekend night, and be seen. and its free with this card u get and paid for by taxes.
Here? 8 hours if ur lucky... and maybe 200 euros as insult to injury (excuse the pun)

I waited only 30 mins approx both times in Connolly Memorial but it does cost €100 now though (€60 a few years ago).
I used a free medical centre in Spain last summer which was wonderful too.