Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I refer to amendment No. 18 and proposed subsection (b)(ii)(III), which inserts the words "delivery of health and personal social services in accordance with this Act". I am open to correction but that strikes me as something of a shift in responsibility. It seems to shift a great deal of responsibility from the shoulders of the Minister and onto the CEO or director general. I am concerned about that as it conflicts with Sláintecare. Sláintecare seeks to maintain or shift much more responsibility towards the Minister. I am concerned about this and will oppose amendment No. 18 purely and simply because of that line. The Minister of State should correct me if I have misread it.

Will she go into more detail to explain why amendments Nos. 22 to 24, inclusive, are necessary? There seems to be some duplication.