Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That works well. We can see from figures that have been shared that attendances at the minor injuries unit in Ennis are up by 26% this year. They are up for 40% in Nenagh. Can the Professor see a greater role for those smaller hospitals for Ennis and for Nenagh? Can they maybe extend the medical assessment unit's opening hours for minor injuries. There was a major investment in Ennis for a new minor injuries unit and there are plans to build new theatres there as well. It was a very welcome development. There needs to be a collaborative approach throughout the region to sweat all the assets and people that are there to provide a better patient experience.