Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

There is no doubting the Minister of State's commitment to the project from the very start, but the HSE's ad hocarrangements are unfortunate. It appears that a staff member within the hospital was seconded to oversee the issue of staffing levels. It is mindboggling that, at this late stage, they have fallen down disastrously in failing to put the necessary team together. I understand there have been some statements on the multi-disciplinary aspect, including the specialist consultant side. At this stage, however, it is not a reasonable or justifiable answer to come up with. Efforts should be redoubled immediately. Perhaps the Minister of State might revert to hospital management to see if we can come to a resolution as quickly as possible.

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