And anyone wishing to retire to Ireland would be well advised to look into the state of the health system. Which was already recognised by all as a disgrace during the boom years but with it's funding severely cut it is not likely to improve any time soon.
no, not a disgrace [AS FAR AS MY OWN PERSONAL EXPERIENCE GOES], I managed to get a hernia operation done[at BANTRY HOSPITAL] within a week of diagnosis, total cost 130 euros.
OK its only one example, but I was extremely satisfied