Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Ferris's party for tabling this motion. Do the people adversely affected by the CervicalCheck scandal have confidence in the Minister? No, they do not. Do the doctors, nurses and midwives have confidence in him? No, they do not. Do the old people who are in constant pain waiting for hip and knee operations have confidence in him? No, they do not. Do people with disabilities have confidence in him? No, they do not. Do the patients I take to Belfast for cataract, hip and knee operations and the children I take to Belfast for tonsil operations have confidence in him? No, they do not. Do the people who are concerned about the cost of the children's hospital have confidence in him? No, they do not. Do the older people who want beds to be opened in Kenmare, Cahersiveen, Killarney, Tralee and other places in County Kerry have confidence in him? No, they do not. Do I have confidence in the Minister? No, I do not.

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