Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Motion for Earlier Signature
Seanad Éireann — 2020-03-27
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Máire Devine (SF), Labour Panel

We have no idea of where we are, where we are going to go or how long it will last. We are waiting for the storm to come. We listen to and are guided by the science. We value what is most important: our people and our public services, especially the health services. This has shown that universal healthcare can be achieved and is the best way to achieve a public health system. It is a wake-up call for this country, that we need to roll back the privatisation and commodification of our health. I ask everybody to stay safe. It has been a delight to work with them. Maybe we will all see each other soon.

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Sitting date: 2020-03-27