Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I do not accept the argument that the reduction of the deficit to 3% by 2014 is a realistic prospect. Not only do I reject the timeframe; I reject the methodology. What has any of that to do with the fact that we have almost 300 consultants that we know of, and heaven knows how many more, who are not adhering to the terms of their contracts within the public health system? That cannot be left to clinical directors and hospital managers.

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