James Carroll (Fianna Fail)

It is good news for County Louth.

I reiterate the point made by Senator Norris about the cystic fibrosis centre which is much needed. I hope the project will move quickly and without delay.

Yesterday the Dignity 4 Patients group which represents victims of sexual abuse in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital held a press conference in Buswells Hotel following a meeting with the Minister for Health and Children. It extended an invite to the Minister to come to Drogheda to meet victims of abuse, to which she said she was not averse. I would like the Leader to relay the invitation from the Seanad to the Minister. If she shows compassion, it will send a message to the victims.