Tony McLoughlin (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister's positive reply. It is hoped the positive trend will continue. Government policies over the past two years have resulted in a reduction in hospital waiting lists. I concur with the Minister's remarks in relation to front-line staff, who must be given recognition for their work in our hospitals, in particular staff at Sligo General Hospital. The situation as outlined by the Minister is encouraging. I know this positive trend will continue over the next number of years.

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