Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)

I am asking the Minister at this late stage to at least consult with the people of Monaghan. She should meet them here or elsewhere, but she should meet with them before it is too late and more lives are lost. HSE personnel intend to take away further services. The special treatment room does a marvellous job, better than anywhere else in the country. It is working well so why withdraw it? Why is the high care unit being taken away? That should not be done either. The Minister should ensure that, at least until better services are put in place, they should be retained there, yet she will not do so.

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