850 people forced to wait up to 6 months to be seen – Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo Dara Calleary has slammed the Health Minister for allowing the health crisis in the West to spiral out of all control.  Around 850 people have had their rheumatology appointments cancelled at Merlin Park because of staff shortages. Deputy Calleary commented, “This is a ridiculous and unfair situation that should never have been allowed to happen.  Hundreds of people with chronic arthritis are now having to wait months for treatment.  These are people in acute pain and extreme discomfort and the Government and Saolta group is expecting them to suffer through the summer … Continue reading Health service crisis worsens as rheumatology appointments cancelled