Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I understand that both the Minister, Deputy Harris, and the Minister of State, Deputy Daly, have undertaken that, no matter what, the building will form part of the future delivery of health services in the area and that will be discussed in the near future, but decisions need to be taken which are focused on patient care. We have to make sure that patients have the appropriate level of care for their needs. That is the only motivation here, as far as I understand.

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