Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)

With regard to services at Portiuncula and Roscommon hospitals and based on the Minister's previous response, will he clarify that existing services will be maintained and that we will examine providing additional services at both hospitals? In this context, I wish to bring to the Minister's attention an issue that needs to be addressed, namely, the situation regarding non-consultant hospital doctors at Roscommon County Hospital. The hospital has a projected spend on agency staff of approximately €4 million by the end of year, which is more than one quarter of the hospital's budget. Will the Minister assure us he will investigate this issue?

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