James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

I do not accept HSE figures regarding trolleys, and I would have much more faith in Irish Hospital Foundation figures than I would have in HSE figures. The Minister of State alludes to funding figures between 2004 and 2008, but this was the same period in which the HSE siphoned off funds for other areas of activity. Again, that is sleight of hand and misrepresentation. The Minister of State did not answer my question as to why terminally-ill patients are currently being means tested for medical cards.

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