James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate Senator Barrett's support and share his sentiment. I want to expedite the changes as quickly as possible but the abolition of the HSE, as an entity, will take careful planning, consultation and complex further legislation. It would be premature, therefore, to include a date for the abolition of the HSE in the Bill. The Bill is intended, as a transitional measure, to help prepare the health system for the changes ahead. I hope the Senator will understand that and not push this to a vote.