Gerard Craughwell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his response. As regards major acute hospitals, there needs to be consultation locally rather than decisions being taken from a macro viewpoint in Dublin. People on the ground need to talk to local representatives who will represent their views. The Minister of State has done a lot of work in the area of disability, but we still have serious problems with access to public buildings for those with disabilities. He might, therefore, do something about that in the near future.