Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

It has been stated here on a number of occasions that is the position. I reject that accusation. Like every other politician I visit nursing homes and I do not see that, I see hard working people, working for the State or private organisations, doing their best day in and day out to look after old patients. I understand most elderly patients and their relatives are extremely happy with the service they get.

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