David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

This is part of the problem. I did not ask about the 1,200 beds that were funded, some of which are still not delivered. I am asking about the 1,500 beds that the Minister waltzed into this committee and said, in fairness to him, were a priority. It was repeated on a number of occasions, including by the heads of the HSE and the Department, and we were promised rapid delivery.

I am asking where the rapid delivery is and where these 1,500 beds are because in every hospital I visit it is the same question about access, capacity, infrastructure and beds. The hospitals want to know when these beds are coming and I cannot answer that question. I am asking the people who can answer the question if they will answer it.