The sláintecare reform programme has been dealt a major blow after the resignation of two major figures. Has the programme hit the rocks? In reaction to the resignations, Pat was joined on the show to discuss is Roisin Shorthall, Co-leader of Social Democrats and  TD for Dublin North West and also Professor John Crown, Consultant medical oncologist at St. Vincent’s University Hospital.

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