Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Finally, because I am conscious of time, as the Chair and Deputy Cullinane mentioned, University Limerick Hospitals Group was before the committee and we had a positive engagement with its representatives a few weeks ago. They were clear that an elective hospital is needed in Limerick and yet the Department does not seem to prioritise it. What is the HSE's view on the need for an elective hospital in Limerick? Is it needed and would the HSE support it?