Keith Swanick (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply. I am somewhat heartened that he might come back to us with further updates because for the HSE to pay a private facility to look after patients, usually at very high cost, at a time when there are 11 unfilled beds in New Houghton Hospital is nonsensical. Families, patients, employees and local representatives are very concerned. I look forward to liaising with the Minister of State on this matter in the coming weeks.