Thomas Byrne (Fianna Fail)

Not enough, of course. They need to keep the pressure on because promises were made on every single hospital. In this regard, the announcement on Navan hospital stated the removal of the accident and emergency facility therefrom would have devastating effects on patient safety in County Meath. There were no promises made about orthopaedic services because they were never under threat under Fianna Fáil, yet, all of a sudden, there is talk of moving the orthopaedic service to Cappagh as soon as possible. It is very important that the Minister for Health come to the House to discuss this matter. It is a stain on his record that he was pushed into meeting local representatives and we cannot get him into the Seanad to discuss the matter. He should be brought here as quickly as possible to discuss these issues and Fine Gael should be made account for promises it made all over Ireland.