Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I join with Senator Devine in welcoming the Minister of State to the House. I support her on this matter. I have had the benefit of meeting families advocating for loved ones regarding the issue of a sarcoma national clinical lead specialist. To be fair, the Minister, Deputy Harris, cannot be here and the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, is present in his stead. I understand the frustration of Senator Devine. This is a very important situation. We can dress it up whatever way we like, but what happened is very disappointing. As Senator Devine stated, a doctor was insitu but, at the 11th hour, not reappointed for some reason. The person due to take up the position did not do so. Senators may get all the emails in the world and make speeches in the House, but it is only when one meets people who explain their family situation-----