Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

As the Taoiseach is well aware from his visits to Crumlin hospital, parents who go through its doors are not looking for a manager or Professor Drumm, but a doctor or nurse to treat their sick children. This is probably the most emotive and sensitive aspect of health. I have visited the hospital many times. The children there have cancer, holes in their hearts, curved spines and so on. Their problems are the most sensitive.

Does the Taoiseach believe and accept the Minister's statement last night that doctors and nurses are effectively victimising children with serious illnesses in the interests of saving money? If he does not, will he ask her to withdraw her outrageous attack or remove her from her position?

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