Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I also note, as the Deputy says, the capacity issues, and the Minister accepts that there are legitimate capacity issues in the hospital. It has in fact been experiencing high occupancy rates since January. It is a question of reinvestment and the fact that our hospitals need further capital investment. Thankfully, because of the changes in our economy, we are now in a position to do that, and I am sure that South Tipperary General Hospital will be one of the hospitals that will benefit from the improved economic situation and the reinvestment in our health service.

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