Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

The fact is that 20% more people are availing of dialysis services at Limerick Regional Hospital than was the case two years ago. There are five patients from the region who cannot be facilitated there, which is why the HSE has gone to tender. The Tullamore unit is still in operation because the move to the new hospital does not take place until later this month. I hope the HSE will be in a position to move the facility to Limerick or wherever it can be put to best use. Since the Irish Kidney Association recommended Limerick, I have no reason to believe that is not the appropriate place for it.

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