Dáil Éireann - Volume 215 - 27 April, 1965

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Improvement of Health Services.

Mr. Treacy Mr. Treacy

20. Mr. Treacy asked the Minister for Health when he expects to introduce legislation incorporating the improvements to the health services forecast by the Taoiseach during the general election campaign.

Mr. O'Malley Mr. O'Malley

Mr. O'Malley: I have directed my Department to proceed urgently to complete an examination of the practical details of the proposed improvements referred to by the Taoiseach. I am, also, having a comprehensive review made of the entire health services. I will make an announcement as soon as that examination and review are completed.

Mr. Treacy Mr. Treacy

Mr. Treacy: I am sure the Minister is aware of the universal dissatisfaction experienced by our people with regard to the inadequacies of the present Health Act which denies so many of them the hospitalisation, specialist services, choice of doctor and the many other things to which they aspire. Will the Minister give the House and the country an assurance that he will bring about a radical change as a matter of great urgency?

Mr. O'Malley Mr. O'Malley

Mr. O'Malley: These matters are being examined.

Mr. M.J. O'Higgins Mr. M.J. O'Higgins

Mr. M.J. O'Higgins: For some years.

Mr. O'Malley Mr. O'Malley

Mr. O'Malley: I hope to make a statement as soon as possible and to satisfy the Deputy.

Mr. Ryan Mr. Ryan

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[46] Mr. Ryan: He is clearing up the mess left by his predecessor and that will take some time.

Mr. T.F. O'Higgins Mr. T.F. O'Higgins

Mr. T.F. O'Higgins: I suppose we shall have another commission.

The Taoiseach Seán F. Lemass

The Taoiseach: We will not.

Mr. T.F. O'Higgins Mr. T.F. O'Higgins

Mr. T.F. O'Higgins: Not as far as I am concerned.

Dáil Éireann 215 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Improvement of Health Services.

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