Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I want to welcome this. It is important. I welcome the review. No offence, but I will fight twice as hard for Carlow now. The Minister of State mentioned Waterford. In fairness, the Ceann Comhairle always says to me, "Carlow, Carlow, Carlow", but as a passionate lady who is honoured to work for the people of Carlow-Kilkenny, I firmly believe that an injury clinic would be important for us.

We also need clinics in Tullow, Hacketstown, Rathvilly and Borris because, given the population growth, we need to have these services for people. Such units would be a huge help to Kilkenny hospital, which provides a great service. However, it is packed to capacity at all times and can only do its best. I will fight hard for this injury clinic. I welcome the review. I also welcome the ongoing work of the Minister of State and her urgent attention on the health service in CHO 5. It is the first time ever we will have dedicated national youth mental health officer in the HSE. That is another huge achievement by her and demonstrates her commitment to deliver on mental health services.

I have asked for an injury clinic. I have tabled a question on this to the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, two or three times. I will table further questions to him. I firmly believe Carlow needs an injury clinic.

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