Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for allowing me to raise this important matter as a Topical Issue. I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Donohoe, well in his new position. I understand why the Minister for Health and the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, are not here today. I would like to send the Minister of State my best wishes. I understand perfectly why nobody from the Department of Health is able to be here today. I am not giving out about it. I am saying I understand it.

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