Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

Therefore, the total amount of dedicated funding available to tackle waiting lists in 2004 — €75 million — is the same level of funding provided in 2003, despite the spin and misleading comments of Deputy McManus at the joint committee last week. However, the national treatment purchase fund now has the significant lead role in tackling waiting times and waiting lists. Opposition Deputies appear to find it difficult to accept the facts.

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