Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I also want to add my voice on behalf of the Rural Independent Group. People throughout the country are waiting. Some have to travel long distances to attend appointments and they do not know if they will be cancelled. Some 10,000 staff will be out on strike. The HSE is already on its knees without it. We need to have a meaningful, true and understanding debate on the matter in this House.

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