Sir, – Further to "HSE advises GPs not to send all patients to Beaumont" (January 7th), the response to the ongoing emergency department crisis in our hospitals would almost be comical if it were not so serious. Asking people to stay away from emergency departments brings to mind the antics of Basil Fawlty, who would run a perfectly good hotel if it were not for the guests. The members of the Government, who have had five years to address what has been termed a national emergency, should hang their heads in shame. – Yours, etc,
GERARD REYNOLDS,
Churchtown,
Dublin 14.