Gino Kenny (Dublin Mid West, People Before Profit Alliance) | Oireachtas source

I had to speak in the Chamber, so I apologise if I am asking a question that has been raised already, but I will go for it. I have a question about the winter overcrowding plan. From media reports, it seems the plan has come unstuck as regards the arrangements with the Private Hospitals Association, PHA. Is that true? Can the witnesses clarify if that is the case? The Private Hospitals Association obviously says the issue relates to capacity. It obviously relates to cost as these are for-profit entities. They are asking for a two- or three-year deal, rather than the deal being offered now. I would like some clarity on that.