James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

I also want to ask about other legislation, related to the issue raised by Deputy Ó Caoláin and the bed closures at Beaumont Hospital, namely, the eligibility for health and personal services Bill. Will the Minister tell us what is the point in having a fair deal that releases people to long-term care so the Government can close down the very beds that are made available? A Member of this House spent several hours in Beaumont last night and was not impressed with the service. I can tell the House it was a Member of the Government.

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