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Hospital Emergency Departments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Jan 2016)

Paul Connaughton: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the motion. I agree with Deputy Buttimer that it is easy to claim the health service is in crisis. While it is generally accepted that there are problems in emergency departments, it is a little over the top to argue that every part of the health service is in crisis. Given that many parts of the health services, including all hospitals, are...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2011)

Paul Connaughton: ...the increase this year in the number of SNAs. I also welcome the fact that 90% have been allocated and the remaining 10% will be allocated when we identify where they are needed. As Deputy Jerry Buttimer said, we must concentrate on what we want to achieve, which is to look after the best interests of children. That must be our focus in all relevant debates in this House. Last evening...