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Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Terry Leyden: Despite a lack of support from members of the Health Board from my county, who voted against the compromise proposal, Roscommon was retained as an acute general hospital with surgery, medical and psychiatric services and we have built it up to a fantastic set up. It is a good hospital and works very well. It is very regrettable for me to see what is proposed for a hospital for which we...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Terry Leyden: The Members shouting and roaring do not realise the blood, sweat and tears that went in to keep Roscommon as an acute general hospital. If they want to say anything, they should say it on the Order of Business. There is no point in heckling me about it.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Terry Leyden: I feel a certain disrespect to Members of the Oireachtas that Professor Drumm would not even have the courtesy to consult or brief us on what is proposed for Roscommon hospital.

Seanad: Hospital Services (8 Jul 2008)

Terry Leyden: I acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy Mary Wallace. No disrespect, but I requested the presence of the Minister for Health and Children because the questions I raise are for her. I want confirmation from the Minister on the commitments given on the future of Roscommon County Hospital. The Minister of State is in a difficult position as she did not give those...

Seanad: Hospital Services (8 Jul 2008)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister of State. She stated that discussions are ongoing, whereas the impression given locally by Professor Drumm is that they have been concluded. The only glimmer of hope is that further discussions will take place. I hope the Minister will be made aware of my concerns before a final decision is made on the configuration of the two hospitals.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing a matter to be raised on the Adjournment last night regarding the future of Roscommon County Hospital. Regrettably the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Mary Harney, did not attend so I could not address my questions on the future of the hospital. Professor Drumm has made statements in the constituency and in County Galway on the future...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Terry Leyden: I appreciate the fact that the Cathaoirleach allowed this matter to be raised on the Adjournment last night but I wish to express my dissatisfaction that the Minister did not attend to answer my questions.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Terry Leyden: I will continue to pursue this issue but I wish to say that there is a crisis in Roscommon relating to Roscommon County Hospital.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Terry Leyden: There is a deep concern in the area that after all these years the vital accident and emergency service may be lost.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Terry Leyden: I hope the Leader will allow a debate on health concerns. Perhaps the Minister will come before the House to explain the situation regarding the reduction of expenditure on health next year due to economic difficulties.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Terry Leyden: What about Roscommon?

Seanad: Economic Policy: Statements (9 Jul 2008)

Terry Leyden: Really. Perhaps in the next century.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Terry Leyden: I acknowledge a letter I received from the Cathaoirleach this morning about the redevelopment of Leinster House. I welcome the fact that this project has been postponed for at least 12 months and, it is to be hoped, longer. In light of the current circumstances of financial difficulty——

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Terry Leyden: ——the last place we should be spending money is here in Leinster House.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Terry Leyden: We have to give a——

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Terry Leyden: The building has been postponed——

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Terry Leyden: We have received a letter from the Cathaoirleach regarding the deferment of this project. I realise it is a health and safety issue but in view of the present circumstances, I wonder whether it is really vitally important. This building was reconstructed some years ago and I cannot understand, irrespective of what the Clerk of the Seanad's view is——

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Terry Leyden: In light of the difficulties we are facing, it would be a bad example to have cranes outside the building and the roof being taken off.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Terry Leyden: We should lead by example. I am delighted this project is being postponed and I hope it is postponed for another five years until the next Seanad election.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Terry Leyden: That is built, but the way——