Voices in the House: Will you give an assurance ... that you will deal with this matter today and explain to the House why it is that a child waiting and gowned for surgery was suddenly sent home? - Fine Gael leader Mr Enda Kenny on children's cardiac surgery being deferred
In regard to the cases the deputy mentioned, they happened because of a shortage of intensive care nurses in Crumlin hospital.
- The Tánaiste, Ms Harney
We do not have enough nurses or enough beds. That is the reality.
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- Mr Finian McGrath, Independent
I appeal to deputies not to play politics with a very sad situation.
- Ms Harney
Nobody on this side of the House would play politics with children's lives. I assure the Tánaiste of that.
- Mr Kenny