Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

It seems to be the case based on my experience in recent months, but I want to highlight the fact we must be vigilant. It has stabilised and settled down but we must be ready for an influx of people seeking the services at St Vincent's hospital. There should never be a question of a lack of resources or money for these services. Certain issues such as health must come before tax cuts for the well-off. Any country or state which claims to be equitable and humane must put services such as health way ahead of any tax cuts for people with loads of money. Health should always come first.

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