Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My colleague is saying "No", but that is just a stage whisper. He has a habit of doing that from time to time. Since overspend had become a major issue for public confidence in the system, it was important that we clarified the position once and for all. We now know that there is no overspend. It took all this time to bring out that kernel of information, but at least we have it now.

Ms Hardiman referred to chronic diseases among children. How best should we manage them from now on? Obesity and diabetes have been mentioned. A master plan to deal with this situation before it becomes an emergency is necessary. Will Ms Hardiman provide some clarification on this matter?