All-Ireland health service pitched as essential solution

Calls for an all-Ireland health and care service are gaining traction, with Sinn Féin’s Dáire Hughes highlighting the inefficiencies of divided systems. A new discussion document outlines a vision for a unified, publicly funded healthcare model delivering universal care, improved working conditions, and targeted investments in cancer, mental health, and disability services. The push comes after the death of Catherine Sherry, forced to travel to London for treatment available an hour away in Dublin. 

This proposal underscores the growing need for strategic cross-border collaboration to ensure equitable, accessible, and resilient healthcare across Ireland.

Read the full article to explore the proposed model and its implications.