Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)

Will the Minister confirm that this damaging report, which showed that seven accident and emergency wards were unfit for purpose, was effectively suppressed until after the general election? The report was published on 1 June but was expected at the end of last year. Why was this bad news left until after the general election?

Returning to a point made by Deputy Liz McManus, who will take responsibility for the guarantee given that by February 2007, six hours would be the longest waiting period for patients in accident and emergency wards? This is another deadline missed. Who takes responsibility for that in the brave new world that is the HSE?

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