Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I note the publication of the winter plan. It was late but I suppose it is a case of better late than never. Other states and jurisdictions publish theirs in September. It is unfortunate that we wait until winter to do so. However, the plan is of no use and will be of no benefit unless there is commitment from the staff involved to engage with all of the changes and to make sure that it is rolled out. My question is a very simple one about the status of negotiations between the Minister and his office, the HSE and the people who will be delivering it on the ground.

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