Baby Health in Winter 8 challenges facing the health service from the implementation of the Winter Plan to provision of abortion services

The stark impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the health service dominates much of the 209-page briefing that was on Health Minister Stephen Donnelly’s desk when he started his new job. But other issues like the Fair Deal scheme and warnings over capacity of services for people with disabilities are also flagged.

ere’s an overview of just some of the massive challenges facing Ireland’s health system.

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