Should we be penalised for missed hospital appointments? Last year in NI 128,000 slots were lost as patients failed to turn up. Are fines fair?

If you miss a hospital appointment should you be penalised?

Figures show that last year just over 128,000 appointment slots in Northern Ireland were lost because patients failed to turn up. The previous year it was over 132,000.

So should we fine those who miss appointments? Commentators Frank Shivers and Malachi O'Doherty discuss.