Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister. I understand there will be applicants for the permanent GP vacancy in Swanlinbar if the position is readvertised. I sincerely hope it can be. The HSE makes the clinical decision on a suitable applicant. I sincerely hope this can be made in the best interest of the local community. Over the years, the permanent GP service in the area served the community very well. That is what the people of the area want to see continued. I strongly endorse their request in this respect. I thank the Minister for his help to date. I sincerely hope he can reinforce the message to the HSE today again.

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