Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

In 1997 when this Government came into power there were 14 consultant posts and there are now 51. I will deal with Mallow hospital later. The Deputy need have no worries in that regard. The Fianna Fáil-Progressive Democrats coalition has done far more for Mallow hospital than the Deputy or his party ever did.

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