Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his reply and clearing up the uncertainty. I am delighted that he is committed to continuing the good work done, with 34 centres opened. Will he elaborate on the operational lease option? What is the timeframe involved? He said the HSE was continuing to engage with potential developers. I hope something will happen in 2014. The Minister's commitment to the Ennis project should be commended. I will keep the pressure on him and the HSE to ensure the project goes ahead, given the changes to health services in County Clare in recent years.

I raised the issue this evening so as to clear up that uncertainty. The Minister has provided some clarity and I hope the issue will be resolved in 2014.

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