James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 29:

In page 16, to delete lines 12 to 16.

This addresses the appointment of further advisors. There is enough advice within the Department, the HIA and the HSE without seeking outside advice. We are trying to reduce costs - there are cutbacks in hospitals and we have debated Crumlin Hospital, medical cards, palliative care and people lying on trolleys - so I see no need for further advisors, and certainly not for them to be enshrined in legislation, which predicts it will happen whether it is necessary or not.

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