Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

The Minister said he hoped last winter's situation will not be repeated. How does he intend to deal with that? He mentioned preventive measures and the community response issue, but how is it possible to stop people getting into a violent situation at 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. on a Saturday night entering hospitals when there is no GP service? Part of the solution is that we must have the beds to provide for the patients.

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