Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

It is. I am coming to that. The key point is that the terms of reference do not require the expert group to address one of the most fundamental and significant failings within the health services, namely, the continuation of the two-tier system of health care delivery. Will the terms of reference be brought before the Houses of the Oireachtas? Does the Government intend to have the terms of reference of this expert group debated in the Chamber? The Minister has indicated that this expert group is not to report until April 2010. Will that be used as a further excuse for the delay of many years in bringing forward the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill. That Bill has been long delayed. Is this just another excuse to leave it until beyond April 2010?

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