Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Minister for Health and Children for the opportunity to make a contribution to this important debate. I compliment my Oireachtas health committee colleagues, Deputies Reilly and Jan O'Sullivan, on their initiative in tabling this motion. Without being flippant, it is good to see the Opposition co-operating on this matter as I am a strong advocate of all-party approaches to certain issues. I welcome the assurances given by the Minister tonight. Like others, I hope some agreement can be reached on this motion.

Deputy Jan O'Sullivan's contribution struck a chord with me, as well as the Minister's——

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