Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate the sentiment the Senator expressed and I agree with her. It is accepted that we have a capacity issue at Mayo University Hospital and throughout the country. This was recognised and identified in the bed capacity review that was undertaken by the Department recently. I appreciate the opportunity to try to make progress with this matter for the Senator. I will take back her strong sentiments to try to get this matter prioritised and progressed as quickly as possible. Clearly, it is in the interests of the people the Senator serves that we ensure the capacity of Mayo University Hospital is enhanced.