Local Sinn Fein TD says plans need to be in place to ease hospital waiting lists

A local Sinn Fein TD says plans need to be rolled out to ease hospital waiting lists as we exit the pandemic.

Cavan's Pauline Tully said there is still uncertainty by those awaiting check-ups and appointments as the country reopens and restrictions ease.

She was speaking on the back of her objection to the Government extending Covid-19 regulations, calling it "unnecessary" to have them continue for six months.

Speaking to Shannonside Northern Sound, Deputy Tully said the focus needs to be on restoring the services that have been halted over the past year, referencing the story of one constituent.