Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I wish to correct Deputy Rabbitte, who was obviously preparing his notes and did not listen to the final reply I gave to Deputy Kenny — which I can understand. I said "elective operations". I did not categorise any elective operations. I said that when there is pressure on a hospital through its accident and emergency unit, it holds back on elective admissions.

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