Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Naughten for the constructive way in which he has engaged on this matter. We do listen in this House when good suggestions come forward such as that on the minor injury units. We will have that statutory instrument formalised in the coming days. It is currently with the drafters. I hope to be in a position to sign it by next week. On the reviewing of the regulations, I have already made my position clear. We will take on board the suggestion the Deputy is making on the current level 2 hospitals that are excluded. We will review the regulations in conjunction with the HIA and will revert to the House.

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