Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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I thank the witnesses for their presentation. Will the witnesses confirm the Taoiseach had not even sent them an acknowledgement regarding the 60,000 signatures submitted? Is there planning permission for the Rotunda Hospital to relocate? Has the relocation of the Rotunda Hospital to Connolly Hospital been locked down?

It was stated that the only publicly mentioned driver was improved clinical outcomes because of co-location with the adult hospital. I am not saying the witness was being dishonest in saying it was the only one, but is that, honestly, the only reason that has been advanced in favour of the St. James's Hospital site in all of the discussions on this?

Dr. Healy said this was the first opportunity there has been for this matter to be aired. My understanding is that the previous health committee considered it, heard submissions and met with representative groups from various sites. Can she enlighten me on that? I understand the witnesses are here as the Connolly for Kids group. Can it be outlined for my own benefit and that of other members if the group is an amalgamation of a number of organisations or if the witnesses are speaking individually? Are there organisations allied to the group? If so, what are they? That would provide the committee with an understanding of the kind of people and organisations or groups who share the concerns the witnesses are bringing to us this morning.