Peter Mathews (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I congratulate the Minister for putting together, under urgent and pressing conditions, legislation that answers the practical challenge of bringing the standard of service provision into the hospitals as quickly as possible.

The contributions to the debate have been very good, including from the Opposition speakers. They have put together a very thorough consideration of the Bill.

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