Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I supported that move, but the current Government opposed it. In fact, I was the only one who supported it. I welcome the fact that the Minister came to Cork to open the urgent care centre, which is working well.

When discussing the reduction in services, it is evident that a tipping point must be reached. It has been reached with the attempt to provide the same level of service this year as last despite a reduction of 1,732 in staff numbers. Something will give at some stage. When it does, older people, people with disabilities and people with mental health issues will suffer.

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