Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)

Question 2: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to ensure that the cut in the operational budget of the Health Service Executive for 2010 does not result in overcrowded accident and emergency departments, longer waiting times for operations, diagnostic procedures, reduction in essential community supports and other negative outcomes for patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7126/10]

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