Cecilia Keaveney (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)

I want to talk about the Bill and I will make my point if it takes me 20 minutes to do it or even longer. We are trying to resolve this and to get the best service in the locality for the patients who deserve it.

The decision was to be made by the end of the month and insurance has already been dealt with. I am, therefore, disappointed that people will have to reach beyond the service currently in place. I disagree with Deputy Cowley's statement it is a Mickey Mouse service, it needs to be bolstered and supported. It does not deal with more than 100 cases a year so it must link with another multidisciplinary service. When it does that it will be a good service.

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