Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)

On the same issue, the hospital in Naas has 24 patients on trolleys, which represents the lowest number there for a considerable time. The hospital is in a state of chaos, even though two wards are idle and await the Tánaiste's sanction to tender for work on them. The plans are in place and I appeal to her to intervene directly in this matter.

Right across the board, the privatisation of cleaning services in hospitals has resulted in dirty hospitals. That also needs to be addressed.

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