Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

It is not acceptable to refuse to acknowledge that significant resources are being invested in the health system by the Department of Health and Children and the Health Service Executive, under the guidance of the Tánaiste. It is well-known in the hospitals system that officials in the HSE and the Department are working every day to improve the system. A number of priority projects, most of which are ongoing, have not yet been completed under the ten-point plan. If I had time I would outline to the House the current status of each of those projects.

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