Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

It is, but those were the circumstances and the Tánaiste outlined them in great detail. The death of a person is regrettable, but it is important that the examination and recommendations with regard to what is now necessary are quickly dealt with. I am not here to answer for medical or clinical decisions as to why Mr. Walsh was treated in one hospital and sent to another when an intensive care bed was available in yet another.

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