Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The Government will continue to focus, as it is required to do, on sorting out these problems in order that the people can have the kind of health service that they need and deserve; it should be of the highest standard. That is the challenge facing the Government. It is obvious that there are places in the country where changes are required, as happened in the past. That will not be to everybody's liking, but in the interests of providing the best service in the most effective way, changes must occur. There is no intention to close down any hospital, just in case the Deputy is trying to get around that issue.

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