Health Minister Stephen Donnelly surprised Fianna Fáil activists with his declaration that he expects the general election to be announced next week, indicating a polling day in early November. His comments, unexpected for the 60 party members present, highlight the urgency for them to get involved in canvassing. Notably, he is running in the same constituency as Taoiseach Simon Harris, who aims to consolidate his seat as Fine Gael focuses on winning over Mr. Donnelly's electorate.
Donnelly noted, "waiting times are down nearly 50pc and falling" for hospital outpatient appointments, underscoring improvements in the healthcare system under his watch. He further stated that Ireland boasts "one of the lowest fatality rates" during the Covid-19 pandemic, presenting this as evidence of effective health measures and management compared to other countries, particularly noting the higher mortality levels in England.
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