Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I have noted what the INO has said. Progress is being made on the implementation of the ten-point plan. The Tánaiste, her key officials and, increasingly, the Health Service Executive are spending considerable time trying to deal with this particular aspect. Many actions are being taken, including the freeing up of the acute beds and the efforts to improve the patient flows. I receive a report daily on what is happening.

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