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

Let us not undermine the motivations of other people who have different views, such as medics in Meath. There are different views between the medics in Meath. Some are genuinely concerned about safety issues, which have to be dealt with. I sometimes worry about the manner in which Deputies reduce things to just the electoral and political issue. That is why I have to say this. I have said this already on the record of the House. There are legitimate concerns with moving ahead in the absence of any proper provisions or additional capacity in terms of the needs of the people of the area. That has to happen. There has to be engagement and consultation with local stakeholders. I would have thought we had moved on. This decision was taken in 2013.

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