Maire Devine (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I second the amendment. This is a straightforward amendment. Regardless of the sort of Brexit that happens - we are coming close to the end - services and arrangements will continue to be delivered in the aftermath of Brexit. This Bill will give the Ministers for Health and Finance the power to continue with whatever services they choose. We hope that means all cross-Border services will be continued, but the nature of this legislation means such decisions will be in the hands of the Ministers and indeed the hands of the Ministers of State, Deputies Jim Daly and Helen McEntee. Britain has to offer reciprocal arrangements for people in England, Scotland and Wales. We do not yet know whether that will be delivered on. The continued smooth operation of cross-Border health services must be an integral part of our approach to this matter. It is important that we have proper evidence and facts on which to base our assessment of the delivery of services. If we do not know what is happening and how effective it is, how can we decide to continue doing what we are doing or to make changes as necessary? With that in mind, I am seeking "a review into the effectiveness of the health services covered under [this legislation] one year after the United Kingdom has left the European Union". This would benefit policymakers, health services and medical and healthcare professionals.