Peter Fitzpatrick (Louth, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I cannot support the Minister, Deputy Harris, today. Too many injustices have been done during his short term as Minister for Health. During his tenure we have had the cervical cancer scandal and the national children's hospital scandal, where the Minister mislead the public and this House. There also has been the nurses' strike, as well as massive waiting lists and trolley crises in hospitals nationwide. The latest is a survey of GPs, conducted by the National Association of General Practitioners, which found that 94% of GPs have no confidence in the Minister. This is an overwhelming figure; it speaks for itself. The Minister can talk the talk, but unfortunately cannot walk the walk. His time as Minister for Health has come to an end.

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