James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

In that event, is the description of the legislation accurate?

The Tánaiste will be aware that there has been a 70% increase in delayed discharges in our hospitals. This primarily relates to the fact that the fair deal is yet to emerge. When will the relevant legislation, which has been passed by the House, be implemented? People are hanging on by their fingernails and our hospitals are blocked up with patients who want to be discharged. In addition, there are others who need to be admitted in order to receive treatment.

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