Seanad debates
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
Access to Cancer Treatment Bill 2012: Second Stage
It is time the patient was put first. We on this side of the House are very honoured and proud of the fact Senator Crown has endorsed the Bill. We believe this is legislation that puts the patient first. It certainly acknowledges that difficult decisions will have to be made by the Government of the day, but that is the responsibility of any Government. It is not about making it politically easier to lead our country. It is a difficult job and the buck must stop somewhere. The responsibility, ultimately, is to the people and, in medicine, it is to the patient.
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