Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I am stating clearly that we need to know what is at the base of the systems failure within the Tallaght experience and if the same exists in other hospital sites, that the difficulties are being addressed and that steps are being taken to ensure this does not recur.

It is now beholden on any Opposition party that is providing pairs for Government Ministers, specifically in the case of the Minister for Health and Children, to withdraw from those arrangements.

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