Colm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for their presentation and for all the work that has been done on this area. I wish to focus on two areas. The first is elective hospitals. My understanding is that the South/South West Hospital Group was a bit surprised with the presentation made to it on 4 March because it set out that it would be an elective hospital, which would be open six days per week, 50 weeks of the year. There was a clear indication that there would not be inpatient beds there. It might be helpful if there was some clarification on that. My understanding also is that the head of the South/South West Hospital Group has written to Sláintecare since the meeting. What level of engagement has occurred since the meeting of 4 March with the hospital group?