James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

-----for a place to die and denying young girls a life saving cervical cancer vaccine are political decisions. Now, the Government wants to delay life saving surgery for children. This is the last straw.

The motion aims to prevent cutbacks at Crumlin hospital that would otherwise result in suffering for children caused by us, who vowed to protect them only two weeks ago. It is a test for us. I say to the Minister of State and his colleagues in the Government that actions speak louder than words. They should act now and stop this needless suffering of children or forever hold their heads in shame. I commend the motion to the House.

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