Rónán Mullen (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Yes. I am asking for a debate on hospice care and specifically on the funding for hospice care. The latest report, Access to Specialist Palliative Care Services and Place of Death in Ireland, documents the issues very well. I do not have the figure to hand but it mentions that of the €78 million designated for specialist palliative care, about €4.5 million of that is unaccounted for as against regional service plans. It would be a good idea to have the Minister in the House to discuss the Government's plans for hospice care. I know the Taoiseach gave certain commitments to Galway hospital some years ago-----