Kathleen O'Meara (Labour)

That is what she said and she made it clear it would happen. She said it is Government policy. We need to debate that in the House because it has implications for hospitals and people's lives throughout the country. The Leader must ensure that such a debate takes place. With the Health Service Executive, HSE, in place, there is no avenue for public representatives to influence this kind of policy. We must have this debate and I will continue to insist that we have it.