In this episode, host Niall sits down with former election candidate Elaine Mullaly to tackle one of the most debated issues facing Ireland today – healthcare. With listeners calling in throughout the show, the conversation explores two burning questions:
1️⃣ Is private healthcare worth paying for?
Pros: Faster access to specialists, shorter waiting lists, and greater choice of hospitals and consultants.
Cons: Expensive premiums, uneven access between those who can afford it and those who cannot, and concerns that it undermines the public system.
2️⃣ Should there be a small administrative charge (around €10) to discourage time-wasters in GP surgeries and A&E?
Pros: Could reduce unnecessary visits, free up time for genuinely sick patients, and ease pressure on overcrowded facilities.
Cons: Risks deterring low-income families or vulnerable patients from seeking timely care, which could worsen health outcomes and increase long-term costs.
Niall, Elaine, and the callers share passionate perspectives on both issues, asking whether Ireland’s healthcare system needs bold reform—or just smarter management.
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