Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

There will not be 300 teams in place by the end of the year if the information relating to level of progress made thus far, as outlined by the Deputy, is correct. The co-operation of those involved in the medical profession and others is required to ensure the teams can be put in place. The Deputy will be aware, from a position he occupied in the past, that a great deal of negotiation must take place.

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