Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I am pointing out the deficiencies in the programme so far in respect of the commitments made. I am giving a few examples and inviting the Taoiseach to reply in the general, if that is his wont. I made the point on the consultants' contract. Also, does the Taoiseach accept that the revision of same was promised in the health strategy to be implemented by the end of 2002, more than two years ago? Does he accept that key commitments under health in the programme for Government require the co-operation of the health consultants and that in the current climate, where there is a clear breakdown in that relationship——

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