Catherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

For the first time in a long time, there is a possibility of increases, particularly in capital spending in the budget for 2018. It is not acceptable that people entering an accident and emergency department do not have a proper room where they can speak one-to-one without everybody else listening to their business. I have never been in Cavan General Hospital, so I am not sure of its lay out. I will, however, relay this to the Minister. I will take on board what the Deputy said about capacity there to build extra cubicles that could assist in the overall administration for people who come into the accident and emergency unit. With regard to what the Deputy said about the increased population in Cavan, I know people who have moved from Dublin to the Cavan area. That is happening weekly or monthly. I have taken detailed notes of what the Deputy said and I will make sure the Minister responds to the Deputy.

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