Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I concur with the previous speaker. Fintan O'Toole points out in an article today in The Irish Times that the word "patient" appeared only once in the original Health Bill. I am not sure how many times it has appeared since then. The Government's lack of consultation with outside groups which have contacted us lately suggests that this Bill is not as patient-focused as it should be. That is why I ask the Minister of State to accept the amendment.