Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his comprehensive response. When I was chairman of the former Western Health Board, I promoted the development of new offices for the health board in Roscommon at a cost of approximately ¤5 million. We have since spent ¤3 million on the rental of inadequate facilities in Roscommon. That this was allowed to happen is an indication of the manner in which the health service was managed at the time. The Minister can consider it in the context of the future development of services and buildings, etc. However, I do not want something similar to happen in the case of Roscommon County Council. I welcome the Government's clear decision to support the project which I hope will proceed.