Phil Prendergast (Labour)

I move amendment No. 15:

In page 4, paragraph (b)(i), line 44, after "facilities" to insert the following:

"(not including facilities which are co-located on the premises of public hospitals)".

We are opposed to the Government's policy of co-location and the purpose of this amendment is to ensure the VHI does not become involved in running private health care facilities on the premises of public hospitals. The Minister is aware of our position and the amendment is designed to put down a marker to state we oppose this policy.