James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

With due respect to the Ceann Comhairle, the Taoiseach stated a few moments ago that this issue is not all about resources and I agree, but resources are relevant. We do not have enough long-stay beds in this country and the fair deal has not come in. There were 130 people lying in beds in the Mater a couple of weeks ago waiting for discharge but with nowhere to go. That is why it has to close down.

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