Jimmy Devins (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail)

I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this timely and important motion.

Sometimes commentators claim that much of what is debated and discussed in Dáil Éireann lacks relevance to the citizens of the State. However, this motion flies in the face of such beliefs. It is extremely relevant, not just to those who attend accident and emergency departments but to every citizen. The enormous media coverage that has taken place recently proves the importance of accident and emergency services in all our lives. It also proves that all is not well with those services.

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