Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is possible. Current and capital may be required. The Deputy used a very good example of a network in Dundalk and Drogheda, and there are other hospitals in this regard. The whole idea of hospital groups is that different things are done in different hospitals and different hospitals have different strengths. The decision was made in 2007 not to classify Our Lady's Hospital Cashel as a hospital but rather as a primary care unit. I believe this was a mistake and needs to be rectified, so yes, we should publish a plan for Cashel and Clonmel working together and yes, we will have a meeting of the Tipperary Oireachtas Members.

With regard to the industrial relations point, there is ongoing dialogue with the INMO regarding not just issues in Tipperary, but also wider issues ongoing-----

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