Bríd Smith (Dublin South Central, People Before Profit Alliance) | Oireachtas source

I am interested in Mr. Menton quoting Dr. Catherine Day as somebody he looks up to examining this process of evolution and how the separation of church and State can be guaranteed. In her report of 2018, however, which was commissioned by the then Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, she stated co-location could be achieved through contractual terms to which both hospitals agreed to collaborate effectively and efficiently without detriment to patient care. Mr. Menton stated St. Vincent’s Holdings must retain ownership for the delivery of integrated patient care. That is an unsatisfactory answer to Dr. Day and to most of us in the Opposition.

Will Mr. Menton clarify this? He stated ownership of the land is crucial to offer protection such that the hospital will be used for what it is supposed to be used for-----