'There are 17,000 more people working in our health service than there was in 2020.

This latest information comes on foot of figures released at a recent heath forum meeting by the HSE on the back of a question by Monaghan Fianna Fail Cllr, Seamus Coyle.

Doctors are leaving Ireland due to a change in contract, leaving posts unfilled.

The Irish Hospital Consultants Association says thousands are at risk of dying on waiting lists around the country because of delays.

The Republic of Ireland Reimbursement Scheme was set up following Brexit to allow for continued cross-border healthcare.

The concerned mother believes parents are mentally, physically and financially drained due to the lack of services.

She was speaking on the back of her objection to the Government extending Covid-19 regulations for six months.