Bríd Smith (Dublin South Central, People Before Profit Alliance) | Oireachtas source

I am delighted to hear the Minister say he will not be backed into a corner by anybody but we are still not getting answers. That is very concerning. Groups are forming and they will protest at 2 p.m. this Saturday at the Spire, not because they cannot stand the sight of the Minister but because they are genuinely concerned about what is happening. Why has charitable status not been registered? The Minister spoke about public ownership and proper safeguards not being in place. Why has he not secured those safeguards? This has been going on for a long time. The Minister says he cannot comment. Why not? This is public money and involves the public interest and a public hospital. We need answers. I would like the Minister to explain what he means by the State having its feet under the table.

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