Seanad debates

Tuesday, 9 November 2010

3:00 am

Photo of Ann OrmondeAnn Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

The discussion seems to centre on the meaning of consensus and how we can reach it. Far be it from me to lecture anyone on the definition of "consensus", but I hope that, as a result of Commissioner Rehn's suggestion, we will sit around the table to try to tease out matters. There is a bigger picture and one-upmanship is not what I want for the country. I want us all to reach agreement together to try to get out of this awful mess.

I raise the topic of Tallaght hospital. Dr. Maurice Hayes has reported on the discovery of unreported X-rays and GPs' letters of referral which were not forwarded. I seek a debate on the question of whether patients were harmed as a result. There have been significant inefficiencies, mismanagement and ad hoc queuing arrangements in making patient appointments. Will the Leader provide time for a debate on this issue to ascertain whether measures are being put taken to arrest and correct the matter? Most people in the Tallaght area are anxious about and aware of the mess in the hospital. A debate would be worthwhile to clarify whether there have been improvements.

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