John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

I express my sympathy to the family of Pat Joe Walsh. Earlier, Deputy Devins stated a number of Members were making political capital out of his case, which is a cynical view. However, the health service is the most important political issue as we approach the next election. The motion recalls that the Minister stated on 25 January 2005 that the accident and emergency service crisis was the litmus test for her and the Government. She also stated that she wanted to deliver a world class health system to which I replied, "In your dreams". The Tánaiste took offence at the remark.

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