Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We care every bit as much as the Deputy about people who are on waiting lists, which is why we are making every effort to make sure people will spend less time on waiting lists and that the necessary resources will be given to the health service. It was an absolute priority in the budget to provide the kind of money that would make a difference and reduce waiting lists. The Deputy should acknowledge that the trend is in the right direction, but it is a huge challenge.

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