Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I was not aware of the fact that Phoenix was the name of a beer but perhaps the name needs to be reflected upon again, given the volume of submissions by medics and councillors - not that I would necessarily be led by some of the councillors on Dublin City Council - and the comments of Senators McDowell and Ardagh. I am happy to bring their concerns to the attention of the Minister. That said, a consultation process was undertaken which took nine months and to which 300 submissions were made.

Senator Ardagh made reference to the issue of waiting lists in our hospitals. Is it not great that waiting lists are coming down? Is that not wonderful?