Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

On the Deputy's first question on religious ethos, I can tell him clearly my view is that there can be no imposition of any religious ethos and any impact that might have on services delivered in the hospital under any circumstances. That is an absolute red line. It cannot happen. I have looked into this in some detail and have assurances the structure being put in place absolutely does not allow that to happen. However, I am also aware some very well respected people have a different view. I understand Deputy Shortall organised a meeting recently on that. I would be very happy to ask the unit and the lawyers to look at all that evidence. I think we are all on the same page on this. This needs to be a public hospital that delivers the public services the Government of Ireland and the HSE deem to be the right services.