James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

Generally, people have looked for a quick-fix, one-off solution one election at a time. We have taken a longer and more mature view. We want to fix this system and fix it for this and the next generations, not provide a short-term solution that will result in chaos in a couple of years.

This Bill is just one part in a myriad of legislation that will be brought before the House in the next couple of years. I hope the Opposition can support it because I believe its Members also wish to have a health service in which patients feels safe and of which those who work in it feel proud.

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