Máire Hoctor (Tipperary North, Fianna Fail)

The money has been set aside by the Government to see that project through. There is no question of underspends, staff cuts or ward closures. It is especially encouraging that the radiology department will be included in the development plan. Whatever doubt remained about the X-ray unit has now been dispelled. The money is in place and the Government has looked after the issue.

We are proud of our record in Tipperary North. We intend to be back after the next election. I await the policies of the Labour Party to see how it may try to match our efforts.

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