Health Minister Stephen Donnelly launches healthcare plan

The transcript discusses the challenges of Ireland's two-tier healthcare system, highlighting the inequality faced by patients based on their financial status. It introduces the Slaintecare plan, a 3.7 billion euro initiative aimed at achieving universal healthcare by increasing capacity, reducing waiting lists, and improving the use of existing resources. The plan emphasizes providing care closer to patients and leveraging technology. The transcript also acknowledges the dedication of healthcare professionals during challenging times.

How does the plan aim to tackle waiting lists in the health care system?

What role have health care professionals played in the past year according to the text?