Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Why are the most efficient hospitals being penalised? Activity is up in Mullingar but the money is down. When exactly will the eight new beds be open and at what cost? To be helpful to the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, yesterday the people were extremely appreciative of, and complimentary to, her. They said she was warm and engaging.

I hope she is not paying for any positions that remain vacant, because 414 positions have still not been filled. She acknowledged that.