Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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If I was to jest, I would say I am sorry for his troubles. He has certainly taken on a very important and significant role. I was a big supporter of bringing back the board of the HSE. I also lobbied the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, to have the chairman of the HSE appointed first so that we could work with that person on the board itself. In fairness, the Minister took my views on board and did just that. One more position has to be filled and people from a broad rage of disciplines have been brought in, which is good. There is a good spectrum.

We have not had consistency of approach for many years. We need somebody who is committed to this for the long term. Does Mr. Devane envisage being in the position for the long term?