Seanad debates

Friday, 17 December 2004

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Second Stage.

 

11:00 am

Photo of Brian Lenihan JnrBrian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

I am pleased to explain this Bill to the House. In this debate, we must address important issues with clarity, purpose and fairness. People in long-term care, and their families, should have clarity about how care will be provided and paid for. It is also important that any charges made by the State are on a fully legal basis.

We should have confidence in our public administration operating effectively in the public interest at all times. Where mistakes are made it is important that they are recognised, responsibility is taken, and that the lessons are learned and applied.

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