Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)

In view of the fact that almost 20,000 people marched in Clonmel last week and that there are many more ready to march in Kilkenny, Wexford and right across the south east about hospital services, could time be put aside to debate and discuss the issues? Members on the opposite side of the House have given firm commitments that they want what is happening in the health service to stop as a matter of urgency.

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