Erin McGreehan (Louth, Fianna Fail)

My ask is that the north east region be looked at in terms of the population growth. Thanks to this and the previous Governments, thousands of homes are being built, particularly in south Louth and north Drogheda. Those houses will be filled by people who will need healthcare. There will be the older demographic along with young families who are moving into the area. Forward planning is critically important. Surgical hubs are in an early phase around the country. This could be an answer to a lot of problems in the north east and I think it is a valuable suggestion that I am glad to have had the opportunity to talk to the Taoiseach about again.

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