Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have a question to Professor Cowan. Where are talks between the HSE and the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly? I understand he has met with Professor Cowan on a number of occasions to discuss this issue. I sought answers through parliamentary questions and I have met with the Minister personally as part of a group of Government Deputies and representatives within the region. Obviously, we were trying to change his mind, to change policy and to get an elective-only hospital in the mid-west. Where do Professor Cowan's discussions with the Minister in respect of that matter stand?