Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

That is a great pity and it is a fact. Can the Deputy tell me when she last heard somebody say anything to the contrary, anywhere, on "Morning Ireland" or any other show or in the media? If she can point to one example, I shall correct what I am saying. The fact is that our public health system is providing outstanding care for thousands of patients and the reform programme is about improving access issues and dealing with deficiencies. We are getting there. We are not there yet, but we are certainly on the road to success.

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