John Paul Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

Moreover, Deputy Kelleher, who is Fianna Fáil's main spokesperson was a Minister of State in that Government. This motion refers to the cut of €750 million in the HSE's funding but does not acknowledge the role Fianna Fáil played in the fact that funding cuts are taking place across all Departments. The motion also mentions the early retirement scheme and the possible detrimental effects it might have but, again, the date of that scheme was decided upon by Fianna Fáil when in government.

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