David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

As a general point, while there is a logic in the small hospitals framework, a commitment was given to build a centre of excellence in Limerick. Closing three emergency departments and having one emergency department servicing the region clearly has not worked if we look at all the issues that have arisen. Of course we need additional capacity in Limerick. We need to broaden our horizons and look more holistically at the mid-west region. I say that honestly. I do not want any service that is not safe to be put in place. Our services must be safe and clinically underpinned. We need to substantially reconsider the region.

I wish to ask about the pay and numbers strategy. We are now in May and no strategy has been published. Why not?