John Ellis (Fianna Fail)

The Minister for Health and Children came to the House recently to discuss health issues but the HSE is totally out of control regarding its proposals, particularly its proposal to transfer the rheumatology unit in which Governments have invested considerable money down through the years from Manorhamilton to Sligo General Hospital, which does not even have the facilities to accommodate the patients who need rheumatology treatment. It is ridiculous that this situation should be allowed to continue. I call on the Leader to ask the Minister or a Minister of State to come to the House to discuss the actions being taken by the HSE in transferring services, which are operating to the full satisfaction of the public, to other locations that do not have the facilities to provide the necessary services.