Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

When I went into the Department of Health and Children I got the file on Roscommon County Hospital and was shocked when I read the proposal at that time, which I had to ensure would be reversed. I know a good deal about local politics and about ensuring that one's constituency is looked after in a proper manner. All I can say to the Minister in that regard is, "So be it". I make no personal allegation about the Minister in this regard. He is looking after the interests of his constituents in Dublin North and is serving them well. He follows fine representatives from that constituency over a long period who served in the other House, all of whom were very colourful. Dublin North always produces the most colourful, effective and efficient Deputies and when they become Ministers they certainly look after their constituents.