Health governance legislation
The Leader says the Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill will provide an opportunity to address concerns about health cuts and reform; O’Brien confirms he will attend.
The Leader of the Opposition, Senator Darragh O'Brien, raised the question of health cuts. He criticises the Minister because of overruns in the system and also when measures are taken. However, the Minister is there to reform the system and will continue to do so.
In reply to Senators Darragh O'Brien and David Cullinane, Second Stage of the Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill will be taken in the House on Wednesday afternoon when there will be ample opportunity for all of the ideas expressed to be addressed. I hope we will have a comprehensive debate and all suggestions as regards the cuts Sinn Féin would make and all of the other cuts being suggested will be considered when the Minister is in the House.
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Will the Minister for Health take the Bill?
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It will not make any difference which Minister takes it as the Government works in unity.
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I will be here next Wednesday for the debate.