Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes, and that as well. Parking is an issue I raised at the beginning of the meeting because I noticed it emerged as a concern again in recent weeks. Some of us raised this issue before work on the hospital started and before plans were finalised. You have to get staff and patients into the hospital. I know the Luas passes alongside the building and a good bus service also goes through the grounds but not everyone can get to hospital using such transport while in an emergency situation. We need to make certain that patients and staff are adequately catered for in respect of parking and transport. We must recognise that spending the minimum amount of time looking for a parking space is considered to be a major issue for parents bringing a child to hospital who needs urgent treatment.

The last point I want to make at this stage is-----