Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)

I wish to raise three matters. When will the planning and development Bill be introduced in light of issues regarding the spatial strategy and hub status? I ask about the industrial development Bill in the context of the 200 personnel to be removed from jobs in Monaghan Army barracks. We need some jobs created in recompense. Third, and by no means least, I am sure the Tánaiste is aware the former Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, and the Taoiseach have declared that Monaghan General Hospital should be closed.

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