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25 June 2011

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Amnesty online petition for equal access to quality healthcare

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL in Ireland has launched an online petition to have the Fine Gael/Labour Party Government ensure everyone has the right to equal access to quality healthcare.

Sinn Féin’s elected representatives have already signed up to the 'Healthcare Guaranteed' campaign and you are being asked to sign the online petition.

The petition says:

Dear Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister for Health,

The healthcare system in Ireland is extremely unequal. Many people living in poverty cannot access medical cards. Those who rely on the public system wait longer for care. This is unacceptable.

Equal access to healthcare is one step in ensuring people have the right to health. Health reform by your Government must be based on human rights standards and equality.

I call on you to ensure that health reform includes a robust legal guarantee that no matter who you are, or what you can afford, you will have equal access to quality healthcare.

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