Parliament to Deal with Sasko's Ouster at Regular September Session

Bratislava, 14 August (TASR) - Parliament didn't discuss the proposal to dismiss Health Minister Kamil Sasko (Voice-SD) on Thursday, as it wasn't quorate even at the second attempt to open the session. As only 52 MPs presented themselves in the chamber, Parliament will deal with Sasko's ouster at its regular session in September, with the proposal set to be included in its agenda. Sasko's ouster in Parliament was initiated by the opposition in response to the tender for a licence to operate ambulance service stations. Opposition MPs spoke about its non-transparency, claiming that it had its winners agreed upon in advance. Sasko in reaction to the criticism said that he wouldn't allow any scandals or "shady deals". He asked the Prosecutor-General's Office (PG) to look into the lawfulness of the procedures related to the tender and said that the tender would be scrapped in a lawful manner. The Emergency Medical Service Operations Centre (OS ZZS) cancelled the tender on Wednesday (13 August). ko/df