Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)

Deputy Kenny spoke of the waste that is going on within the health service, which is an absolute joke. To ensure the budget was passed, the Government promised a new 42-bed hospital for Kenmare, which I hope does happen. However, there are already three facilities in the county that have not yet been opened because of the recruitment embargo. I ask the Minister not to pull the wool over people's eyes. He should give them the truth about what is actually happening in the health service in Kerry.

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