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

I acknowledge the frustration, anger and the horrific stories relayed here this afternoon. I am not in a position to comment on them, however. Nobody in any hospital should be subjected to some of the behaviour referred to in the allegations made earlier. I cannot comment on them but when people are sick they need the best care. Staff in all hospitals, mental health or otherwise, do their utmost to facilitate people and look after their health and well-being.

I do not know where the Minister of State is. However, there is an option that if a responsible Minister cannot be here, a Deputy can withdraw his or her Topical Issue matter. I do not know what happened today.

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