Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

As I said, the talks are ongoing. It is a contractual issue. It is not just the HSE side of the equation. Deputies should keep that in perspective when negotiations, in terms of prices and contracts and so on, are ongoing. I want a service that is fit for purpose and gives people the service they deserve. Some €10 million has been invested and allocated this year. The Minister of State, Deputy Butler, responded to a Topical Issue on the matter that was raised earlier, so there might be more information in that.

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