Maria Byrne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the announcement in the Dáil from the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, that there will be an independent review at University Hospital Limerick carried out by HIQA. This is very welcome news because it is something I have been looking for for quite some time. I would like the support of the Leader for the publication of the report when it is produced. It is important that HIQA makes unannounced visits to hospitals because once people know it is coming things happen. It is important that it sees the hospital operating under normal circumstances. People are still waiting on trolleys there and the situation is very difficult not just for patients but staff.

Film in Limerick has been involved in the filming of "Smother" and "Hidden Assets". The project has been funded through FÍS and Screen Ireland. This is welcome news because there is in apprenticeship programme under TUS in Limerick. Film in Limerick is also funded by Innovation Limerick. A combination of the local authority and education sector is involved. This shows that Limerick and the mid-west are open to the film industry. Troy Studios, one of the largest film studios in Ireland, is on our doorstep in the old Dell factory. It is good to see funding being provided to local areas and trainees being involved in the making of films of such a high standard. There is an opening in that area. I encourage people to get involved in the industry.