Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)

I join Members in calling for a debate on cancer services. On this occasion, the Opposition cannot be blamed for the debacle and mess that has been created by the Members opposite and their colleagues in Government.

The Minister came to this House but the reality was she did not know what was going on. It is time we had a proper, fully informed debate. We need political accountability. Today, in my city of Cork, more people are in trouble because of the failure of the health system.