Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

There is no reason it cannot work in an Irish situation for a population of 4.2 million. That is a progressive, radical, futuristic way to deal with our health system which within five years would eliminate waiting lists, provide proper primary care systems and a health system of which we could be proud.

I know Deputies McManus and Reilly will get together, as they did in the past about issues on which we do agree. The Members opposite claim the Labour Party and the Fine Gael Party cannot agree on anything but we agreed on that before the last two elections-----

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