Jerry Cowley (Mayo, Independent)

In my dealings with doctors' unions, I note the medical profession is always keen to see an increase in the number of doctors. The difficulty was with the universities. Ní raibh an t-airgead acu chun an rud a dhéanamh. Ní raibh a dhóthain airgid acu chun níos mó dochtúirí a chur amach agus dá bharr sin, ní raibh na dochtúirí le fáil. I greatly welcome the increased role of the universities in this regard and the opportunity for more people to qualify from NUI Galway and other universities. More than doubling the number of graduates is to be especially welcomed. I know the medical degree from NUI Galway is recognised throughout the world.

I wish the college every success in the future. Ní mór dom a rá go mbeidh gach tacaíocht le fáil ó gach uile Teachta d'Ollscoil na Gaillimhe. Tá an-áthas orm a bheith ag caint ar an Bhilleseo.

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