Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not believe it is. There has been a very significant level of investment. I will read the IMO’s comments in that regard, the Minister will engage on that and, of course, we will have a new health budget delivered on budget day just two weeks from today.

In response to Deputy Wynne, I am happy for there to be a debate in this House on UHL. I might have said on that occasion that it would be useful to have the Frank Clarke report into the horrific and unimaginable loss of Aoife Johnston's life published in advance of that. My understanding is that the report is due to be published next week so perhaps this is something we can discuss and arrange through the Business Committee. I am also conscious of any debate in this House being conscious of her family, as I know the Deputy will be. I think the HIQA review is the way to proceed with regard to a second emergency department.

In response to Deputy Carthy, I will take up the issue of the National Ambulance Service in Monaghan with the Minister for Health and revert to the Deputy in writing.

On the question raised by Deputy Murphy, I would like to see HRT made free but these are matters for the budget in two weeks' time.

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