Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will, and I have because this is an important issue. There is a scarcity of specialist-trained paediatric nursing staff. This has posed significant challenges to the continuity of paediatric services at the regional hospital in Mullingar in recent years. My understanding is that the hospital has maintained the provision of existing services catering to more than 12,000 children. I think there is some positive news on this matter. An interim plan was discussed with the clinical lead at a meeting last week. Hospital management has provided a commitment to finalise a solution to address the long-term staffing-----

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