The Dáil has heard claims that patients in the Emergency Department of University Hospital Limerick weren’t fed for a four day period in recent weeks because of a shortage of staff.
The claim has been made by Sinn Féin TD Maurice Quinlivan, who sought answers from the Minister from Health.
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In response, the House heard that there is currently a full staffing contingent, except for one attendent who is on leave, and while unexpected sick leave could put pressures on the service, a full catering service is available to patients.
Deputy Quinlivan outlined what he had been told when contacted by a staff member within the hospital.
