Martin Browne (Tipperary, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank Ms Mullins and Mr. Torpey. Before I let others in, I thank Councillor David Dunne for submitting the petition on behalf of the people of Tipperary, Kilkenny and Waterford. I am from the constituency and I am aware of the concerns that have been raised about the hospital's future not long before it was changed from a step-down facility to a Covid facility. I am also aware of the huge public affection St. Brigid's has in that huge catchment area, especially for the families. I was at some of the protests. All the local representatives here, such as Councillor Kieran Bourke, Séamus Healy, Deputy Cahill, and Councillor Seanie Power from Waterford, will have heard about the concerns there. I thank the witnesses for bringing their concerns and the petition to the committee. I will bring in other members before I say any more. Senator Craughwell is anxious to come in first because he has to go to another meeting.