Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

Deputy Kenny is going to Beaumont Hospital at which I am a regular visitor and at several other hospitals. In the past few weeks I have been in hospitals in all of the provinces, as I am sure the Deputy also has. I am well aware of what the position is. I am also well aware that Beaumont Hospital is having a difficult day. I have given the Deputy the figures.

I must tell the House that the improvements over last year are enormous. More than 50% down is the number of patients waiting——

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