A major demonstration calling for a better public health service has taken place in Dublin.
The march and rally was held by an umbrella group of health unions and patient campaign bodies.
At least 4,000 people attended the event.
Today's demonstration involved the Dublin Council of Trade Unions, medical and nursing organisations and families affected by the superbug MRSA.
Reacting to the rally, a spokesperson for Minister for Health Mary Harney said €1bn extra is being spent on the Health Service this year.
