Bríd Smith (Dublin South Central, People Before Profit Alliance) | Oireachtas source

It is disappointing there is no one from the Department of Health here. The issue for Drimnagh is the total neglect of the area. Moving nurses out of the Mother McAuley Centre on Curlew Road to Armagh Road is adding fuel to the fire. One could argue they are both in Dublin 12, so what is the problem. They are actually very separate geographical areas and there is no bus link joining the two areas directly or joining the two centres. It is important to remember that many of the people who use this centre are elderly. There is a dementia clinic there. It is mainly used by elderly people and there is also a mother and baby clinic. Transport is an issue. I understand they have been told there will be some transport link between them, but it is very vague and nothing is clear. The point is that it is another kick in the teeth to the people of Drimnagh and another diminishing of services. There is a shortage of staff, so Drimnagh is being picked on again. It is not acceptable. The shortages of staff are not acceptable. If they are to move all of the clients from Drimnagh to Crumlin and they are all to pile into the one area, we will probably be looking at an overcrowded, understaffed and very badly delivered service. It requires explanation and must be urgently dealt with.

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