COUNCILLOR BRANDS MARY HARNEY MINISTER FOR DISEASE

Date Published: 28-Nov-2007

Galway City Councillor and Health Forum member Catherine Connolly has branded the beleagured Minister for Health the Minister for Disease.Councillor Connolly made the comment at this week's meeting of the West Regional Health Forum in Merlin ParkThe comment comes as Minister Harney battles a pending 'no confidence' motion in the Dail tonightCouncillor Connolly referred to the 30% increse in deaths of women in the West from cancer.Speaking to Galway Bay fmNews after the meeting in Merlin Park Councillor Connolly said the health system is in a shambles and puts the full blame on Minister Harney