Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

-----and I presume he is doing it now before this election in speaking to a variety of areas. The Deputy asked if I agree with what he has to say. I welcome the fact that he is speaking broadly, setting out his own views and giving great thought to them. It does not mean that anybody has to particularly agree with any or all of his views. It is a free country with free speech. In that context, I welcome debate about the future of the health service.

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