Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Watt. I have to say, this session has been really disappointing. The carry-on is unbelievable and very disrespectful to the 12 months of work that was put into developing the Sláintecare plan. More important, it is very disrespectful to the millions of people who look to us, as Members, and to our guests, as civil servants, to run a decent public health service to which they can get timely access.

This would be funny if it were not such a serious issue. Mr. Watt stated the Department is going to take this approach initially and then see how it works out. What on earth is that about? Mr. Reid talked about a "tight and loose" system. Before we come to that, will Mr. Watt outline the status of the selection of the second option? Who has selected it and what is the status of it?