Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

The Taoiseach should not seek to apportion blame outside his shared responsibility. Instead, he must undertake in conjunction with the Tánaiste to listen to a set of professionals and not to always use the crutch of the Royal College of Surgeons or any other expert group. To say it has a monopoly on wisdom on this or any other issue is ridiculous. It is plain to the people of County Monaghan, whether we have professional expertise, what is required in order to ensure the safe delivery of acute hospital services at Monaghan General Hospital. The Taoiseach must require the HSE to act.

Concerning the inquiry into the death of Mr. Patrick Walsh, it must not only cover the immediate circumstances. However, if the Taoiseach wishes to say this Deputy has his mind made up——

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