Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

In the context of the disgraceful incident where two kidneys and a pancreas intended for human transplant purposes in this State were not used and were sent abroad because the unit in Beaumont Hospital had no available beds, what action will the Taoiseach take to ensure that the Department of Health and Children and the Health Service Executive guarantee, which is their responsibility, that there will be adequate bed provision for people who are awaiting life-saving procedures including transplants of kidneys and pancreas? What will he do in regard to the Department of Health and Children which issued a disgraceful statement post this revelation in a Pontius Pilate-like way washing its hands of the matter?

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