Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)

It is now a matter for the HSE to progress its capital programme as a quickly as possible. The Department will continue to support the executive in its efforts to improve the delivery of accident and emergency services generally and at Wexford General Hospital.

I do not accept the Deputy's contention that there is an ongoing crisis at Wexford General Hospital. There are strains and pressures, and from time to time patients have been awaiting admission to the accident and emergency department, but not on an ongoing basis.

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