Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

We have provided for the introduction of nurse prescribing. We have expanded the role of nurses to provide better patient services. We have modernised the regulation of the medical profession. The Minister and the Government as a whole can be proud of the many reforms which have been implemented in the face of opposition from the other side of the House, every step of the way.

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