Margaret Murphy O'Mahony (Cork South West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That is good. I am also amazed that there was no consultation. If there is a plan, the people directly affected should have their opinions taken on board. It beggars belief the delegates were not consulted. Professor Stassen said people were afraid of the dentist. It seems that the Minister definitely is. The delegates are awaiting a meeting with him which I hope will take place. They had made known their views on the lack of consultation. Has the Minister acknowledged them in any way? Has he picked up the telephone and spoken to anyone or replied to emails personally? Is he aware of the extent of the delegates’ horror at not being consulted?