John Gilroy (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I wish to comment on the call of the Minister of State for some proportionality. The language being used by my colleague and friend is the most extreme one could find. The health service is about health service provision and confidence in our health service. To say draconian cuts, privatisation and all sorts of other terrible things are happening is irresponsible. When we were in opposition we were critical of the nursing homes support scheme but are big enough to turn around and say it is one of the most successful schemes we have in the entire service. For Sinn Féin to try to plant cynical doubts in the minds of the public is irresponsible. I support the Minister of State in his call for proportionality.