Aisling Dolan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I congratulate the Minister. This is a great day for so many groups. It is about universal healthcare and ensuring that Ireland has a system of healthcare that is for everyone and that is not limited. By removing that €80 charge up to €800, the Minister is making inpatient charges free. As he mentioned, the only charges that remain are emergency department and minor injuries unit charges. This is crucial legislation. Today is one of the really good days. There can be a lot of hard days. I welcome the other reform measures that are coming through as well. With all the Government support and funding in the budget the largest it has ever been, we are really seeing some key changes happening in health now that are going to benefit the country as a whole. It is great to see it.