Liam Twomey (Wexford, Fine Gael)

I would love to move on the next question, which addresses the €40 million spent on the development plan for the Mater Misericordiae Hospital before it was terminated but I must refer to this issue. There was a significant row earlier about the poor quality of replies to parliamentary questions referred to the HSE. It is a cause of huge concern for Opposition Members. This question is clear. What steps will be taken to aid St. Columcille's Hospital? I am surprised the Minister of State would come into the House and tell Deputy McManus that he will reply to her question at a later date. This is Question No. 11, not No. 44, and it is not as if for some reason we have failed to reach it. I expect an answer regarding how much the hospital will receive or whether it will be given an extra dietician or consultant or more junior doctors. That information should have been provided.

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