John Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

While recognising the sincerity of the Opposition motion, I also recognise the Minister's sincerity in explaining the thinking behind the postponement of the vaccination programme. In this context, I recognise the huge demands on this budget in continuing to support the national cancer strategy. No politicians go out of their way to become unpopular. I have seen the various quotations from newspapers that this Government decision will take lives, but I do not believe that. If we can ensure that people avail of the national screening process, it will go a long way towards assuring many people who may currently have doubts about it. A few minutes ago, Deputy Reilly quoted——

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