Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)

The Dutch model was very much espoused before the general election. What is the position thereon in the context of the instructions to be given to the implementation body? Will there be clear guidelines given to the body about the type of universal health insurance the Minister requires? Will it come back with proposals as to the type of health insurance it recommends the Minister should consider and discuss in the context of a White Paper, as referred to by Deputy Ó Caoláin? This is a fundamental change to how we go about funding health services. Will there be a proper, open debate when the report is produced?

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