James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On Deputy Ó Caoláin's question, the original amendment included a reference to 1 September 2013. However, the supplementary amendment accepted by the Ceann Comhairle on foot of the agreement with the private health insurers includes a reference to 1 January 2014. I hope that clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

On Deputy Naughten's question, the Deputy is correct that if I am required to adjust the figures up or down I will have to come back to the Dáil to do so.

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