Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)

It seems the Government was determined that the HSE would be established irrespective of whether the necessary preparation took place. It has proved to be a disastrous political decision. In other countries, the authorities ensure changes are managed in a manner that is competent and effective and that also ensures transparency. None of those elements is in place and the HSE is under great strain. I ask the Minister to think about that instead of arguing.

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