Catherine Ardagh (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

This Bill is long overdue. Obviously we have concerns about impartiality but what is being proposed is necessary and is modern. There is no sign that there has been any influence from outside bodies or specific religions.

We fully support this Bill. It is disappointing that the hospital is not yet built and that it will not be operational until 2022. I am surprised that Sinn Féin has tabled amendments because I am aware that its local councillors support the building of the hospital and want to ensure there is no delay.

I am disappointed that Sinn Féin has not come to support the Bill fully and that it is trying to change it at this stage, whereby it would then have to return to the Dáil.