John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

I recall what I said. If the Tánaiste believes that by privatising the health service in the American way she will deliver a world class health system, she can continue dreaming. The gap between rich and poor will widen, the two-tier health system will be exacerbated and matters will be made worse. That is not just my opinion; many medical experts say the same. One only has to read the columns of The Irish Times where those concerned have written on this matter.

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