Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

The Government, in accordance with the wishes and votes of the House, has invested almost €15 billion in health services this year. In 1997, we spent €3.6 billion. Normally when we have debates on the business of different Departments, some word of praise is uttered on all sides for those involved in the provision of the service.

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