Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

Since September, I have met people including medics and not just the people involved in the alliance. I have also met the surgical consultants in Monaghan General Hospital, who gave me their views. I have seen the letter signed by the counties Cavan and Monaghan consultants. The Tánaiste and I have discussed the issue but the decisions on these matters will be made by the Health Service Executive.

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