Thomas Byrne (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his reply. He acknowledged the work of his former party colleague, Ms Mary Harney. Many of his colleagues would not do that, but she did a great deal of work in this regard in Kells. Unfortunately, the private sector let her down.

The HSE seems to be continuing with unrealistic negotiations. The Minister and Deputies Hannigan and McEntee promised a primary health care centre to the people of Kells. I will continue to fight to ensure the Government delivers on its promise. The people of Kells will not accept the vague language of the Minister of State's speech, as specific promises were made.