Alex White (Dublin South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I gave a list of real measures that are currently being taken, particularly in regard to the recruitment of consultants. The Deputy acknowledges that we have had difficulty in achieving this. The Minister acknowledges that. However, real and tangible efforts are being made and achievements are being secured in respect of the recruitment of consultants.

There are difficulties in Beaumont, but to ensure the record is absolutely clear, the only ward that is closed in Beaumont is St. Damian's, the kidney ward, which needs to be upgraded. Those are the facts of the matter. It will reopen.

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