Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)

While we want this to be done properly, there is a certain urgency to it. For example, a timeframe exists for a person in an acute bed but who after 20 days is deemed not to be an acute patient any longer. However, there is none for carrying out an assessment.

The Minister of State has said the matter will be revisited. I am not minded, therefore, to call Members back into the House for a division on this amendment. There will also be an opportunity for our spokespersons to table amendments when the Bill goes to the Seanad where I hope there will be a more positive response to this matter.

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