Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

Deputy Rabbitte referred to the Government being out of touch and at sixes and sevens, but he covered eight Departments in his questions. I am happy to reply to questions on any Department, as I do every day.

The Deputy's attack on the policy of the former, distinguished member of the Labour Party, Barry Desmond, who introduced the hospital closure system, is uncalled for.

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