Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is very good news and the 100 beds are good for Waterford and surrounding areas. There are many competing projects in the south-eastern region but I can see from the response received by the Senator that it is good news. I would not underestimate it because I live in that region and know what other areas are getting. They are not getting as positive a response. I will relay the Senator's question regarding timescales to the Minister but Waterford is in a good position. I would be positive but I do not want to say any more than that.