Frank Feighan (Fine Gael)

I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for agreeing to discuss this issue. The provision of a community hospital in Ballinamore was promised 20 years ago and the people of the town are anxious to secure a state-of-the-art facility. Given that the nearest hospital is 17 miles from the town, a new facility similar to a day hospital would be welcome. Has progress been made on this vexed issue?