Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

The HSE is meeting today in order to discuss detailed plans for significant cuts to health services. Will the Tánaiste indicate if the Government will make time available for the House to scrutinise any revised budget or service plan relating to the HSE, particularly in view of the fact that public moneys are involved and that Members are responsible for the voting of those moneys to that organisation? There must be direct accountability with regard to the delivery of health care in this State. In light of the importance of this issue, will the Tánaiste confirm that Members will be given the opportunity to debate any revised budget or service plan for the HSE?

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