Bobby Aylward (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Minister did not respond about the independent clinical review. That was sought by the advocacy group and by professional people. Would having that independent review not help? I welcome that the new facility in Crumlin will be commissioned shortly, but I understand that another theatre will be closed when it comes on stream. Will closing that be an advantage? I am told by the advocacy group that one facility will replace the other, although the new one is welcomed. Hiring theatre nurses is the most important aspect of this matter. The facility is already in place but will there be nurses and back-up teams for it? That is very important. How many theatre nurses will be hired by July this year? That is the date the Minister has given for opening this theatre facility.

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