SF's healthcare plan 'the most comprehensive ever by any party'

Sinn Féin’s healthcare reform plan is "the most extensive and comprehensive ever produced by any political party."

The party’s TD for North Kildare, Réada Cronin, said it will transform healthcare and set Ireland on course for full universal healthcare by 2035.

Dep Cronin added it includes more than 350 policy commitments across more than 60 policy areas spanning the broad range of health issues. It embraces 25 key priorities across 10 sections, five  first 100 days commitments, and means that Sinn Féin is ready to go from day one  to deliver healthcare reform. 

“There will be an election shortly and voters will face a stark choice. This is a choice between the same failures on health that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have overseen.

Or a vote to transform the healthcare system by voting for Sinn Féin. 

“Sinn Féin have the determination and the detailed policies to deliver change in healthcare. Government have thrown in the towel on health, but we would refuse to accept the status quo and instead deliver the change that is needed.

“Our 120-page plan sets out in detail how Sinn Féin in Government will transform the Irish healthcare system so that everyone will have access to the best quality healthcare when they need it.

“We would deliver a public GP contract, a revolution in child and youth mental health, and an extensive health bed plan to deal with scandalous overcrowding and disgraceful waiting lists.

“It will ensure that people can access a GP or a dentist when they need one; end the crisis in our emergency departments; cut waiting lists; deliver the biggest investment in the history of the state in mental health; bring Irish nurses and doctors home; and end wasteful spending.

“We have a plan for 7,400 health beds, bolstering local GP, dental, and health services, expanding home care, and reforming waiting lists. 

“You can read the full document on our website at https://health.sinnfein.ie/"