Richard O'Donoghue (Limerick County, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will not withdraw what I have said. I will stand over it for the protection of the people of Limerick, north Kerry, north Tipperary and Clare. I have asked the Minister for help. I understand where he is coming from - I really do - but I have to protect the people of Limerick and the surrounding areas who have asked me to protect them. Under fire safety alone, the fire certificate is invalid for the number of people in that hospital and the Minister is asking me to withdraw my comments. I will not.

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