Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Current funding of €5 million is needed. The Government has known about this for many years. It is a matter of funding. We can deal with this quite simply. I want a commitment from the Taoiseach that the moneys required to give these children the procedures they need will be released as a matter of urgency. Deputy Cullinane and I have met with CHI. By all means, the Taoiseach should meet with whoever he wishes, but he does not need a long round of meetings to understand what has happened here. Would it surprise the Taoiseach to hear that operating theatres are idle in Cappagh? We have the surgeons and the capacity. They need funding. It is €5 million. The Minister, Deputy Donnelly, knows about it. I ask the Taoiseach to make it happen and ensure this funding is released urgently.

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