Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

I support Senator Coghlan's comments on planning. We debated rural development recently. I support what was said then and this morning by Senator Coghlan. When large estates are built in urban areas and local primary and secondary schools are unable to cope with the population increase, it is poor planning. In rural areas, schools, post offices and Garda stations are closing due to the decline in population and the attitude of planners.

I strongly support Senator Daly's remarks on comments made not only about Ennis Hospital but also about other hospitals. It appears local media in all constituencies are fond of publishing adverse comments made, whether in national reports or by local politicians. Such reports are undermining the confidence of the local population in the services the hospitals provide. It is always a case of the bad story travelling far.