Committee chair to back no confidence Harris vote
THE chairman of the Oireachtas Health Committee last night announced he will support a vote of no confidence in Minister Simon Harris.
Dr Michael Harty said his decision was made because of a delay in providing a 60-bed modular unit at University Hospital Limerick.
The Independent Clare TD added: “This morning’s shocking news that the urgently needed unit has been delayed until at least mid 2020 is a betrayal of trust and of the people of the mid-west.
FAILURE
“It is an indictment of both the Government, the Minister for Health and in particular Fine Gael TDS in Clare and Limerick who have failed abysmally to ensure University Hospital Limerick is a properly functioning 21st century health care facility.
“In view of the failure to deliver this badly-needed interim emergency unit for next winter, I will support the vote of no confidence in Simon Harris.
“I have lost trust in this minister and this Government as a result of the lack of commitment to delivering on this project as promised.”
Sinn Fein proposed the no confidence motion after issues in the minister’s department – including the National Children’s Hospital cost overruns.