James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

There is a need for an urgent review of our transplant operations because our figures are appallingly low. When will that Bill come before the House? I would also like to raise the licensing of health facilities Bill. It has already been pointed out that there are 500 people on trolleys, which is more than ever before. Some 272,000 bed days were lost last year, which represents an increase of 50,000 on the previous year. Some 900 beds closed last year and a further 1,100 beds will close this year. Our health service is in as bad a state of crisis as our economy.

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