Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

I regret some of the comments made by the Deputy as I have met him on many occasions with regard to Clare matters. I stated that I was planning a private visit to Clare and would call into the hospital. I did not make the private visit, as it happened — I was going to attend a private family event and circumstances dictated I could not attend. I would be more than happy if in Clare to visit Ennis General Hospital but I am not into PR stunts.

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