Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

There is an issue here. The Tánaiste and Taoiseach made solemn promises to the House. Not only did they promise it would be done, but that it would be done in the autumn and we would get to grips with what everyone recognised as a scandal. We need an explanation for the delay.

My other question is what legislation will we see on the future development of hospitals. The taxpayer has been asked to treble health spending on the promise that waiting lists and chaos in accident and emergency departments would end. Now the proposal appears——

See this speech in context