Irish Medical Organisation says Covid-19 has highlighted health system shortfalls

Covid-19 has shown that Ireland does not have the healthcare capacity required to deliver adequate care to the people of Ireland.

That's according to a member of the Irish Medical Organisation which is due before the Oireachtas Covid Committee today to discuss the impact on the healthcare system.

It comes amidst a warning that Ireland may be going in the wrong direction when it comes to suppressing the virus.

Dr. Peadar Gilligan, Consultant in Beaumont Hospital, and Member of IMO Consultant Committee, says that Covid-19 has revealed shortfalls in the healthcare system - press PLAY