Alex White (Dublin South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I will certainly communicate the Senator's concerns on this matter to the Minister. I cannot say anything further about the specific issue to which he refers but I fully appreciate the importance of the point he has made. It is fair to state - the Senator has acknowledged this - that the entire health service is struggling. In the 48 hours that I have been in my new position, it has become clear to me that we are struggling with cost constraints right across the board. Grappling with this difficulty is a daily, if not hourly, preoccupation for everyone involved. The Senator's intervention in respect of this particular issue it very timely and useful. I will ensure that his concerns are communicated to the Minister.