Chris Andrews (Dublin Bay South, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

That sounds positive. Clearly, though, this information has not been communicated very well.

Many people in Ringsend and Irishtown received these letters and they interpreted them to mean their service would be moved to the Meath Hospital primary care centre. My understanding, and the Minister of State might correct me, is that the files and records will be kept and stored in the Meath Hospital but the services, including additional services, will be at the primary care centre in Irishtown and Ringsend. Is that a fair analysis? Clearly, this is a huge catchment area for people who need these services. These services are vital to keeping people at home. Ringsend and Irishtown are home to a large pool of people who need these services, and they are vital to ensuring the community stays together, stays active and stays engaged. As stated, the idea that people would have to move out of Ringsend and Irishtown for these services is madness. It is positive to hear that services will be increased and that they will be delivered on site.

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