Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I concur with the remarks of Senator O'Donovan. I thank the Minister of State for his reply. It is inadequate in terms of the development of a tier 1 hospital that is the primary hospital for the southern region. The issue of neurology is gaining a cohort of people every day.

We need a joined-up approach. This is about continuum of care and allowing people to go out from hospital knowing that if they need someone, there will be someone there for them on their return. Senator O'Donovan and I will keep up the battle in respect of this matter.