Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I have already said that I do not have any difficulty with the report being published if it is legally permissible to do so, but it is a legal issue.

I have already pointed out many times, as the Tánaiste has, that the health inspectorate legislation is in place for governing a properly resourced health inspectorate, for both private and general nursing homes. There are significant numbers of patients in both private and public nursing homes who are being well cared for, well monitored and well assessed. The scare tactic of focusing on one case and trying to frighten all elderly people is unacceptable. Where there is a problem, there are competent staff who do their utmost to ensure the highest standards are maintained. That is the way to deal with these issues.

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