Dublin protest over health service

by infomatique | March 29, 2008 at 03:25 pm | 354 views | 5 comments

A major demonstration calling for a better public health service has taken place in Dublin today.

The march and rally was held by an umbrella group of health unions and patient campaign bodies.

At least 4,000 people attended the march.

Today's demonstration involved the Dublin Council of Trade Unions, medical and nursing organisations and families affected by the superbug MRSA.

Reacting to the rally, a spokesperson for Minister for Health, Mary Harney, said €1bn extra is being spent on the Health Service this year.

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jordan

Great photos, 'tique!

amyjudd

Thanks for posting this story and for the photos! What was it like to attend the rally?

infomatique

There were a lot more people than I would have expected. 

infomatique

I don't know why my comment has been repeated three times

amyjudd

I have no idea, I have fixed it for you though.

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March 29, 2008 at 03:25 pm by infomatique, 354 views, 5 comments

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