Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I second the amendment to the Order of Business.

I will bring an issue to the attention of the House. On 1 February 2023, we had a debate on a Fine Gael Private Members' motion on University Hospital Limerick, UHL. We discussed many issues with regard to the hospital and the care provided there. I raised the issue of a woman and her daughter who were admitted to a hospital in the west. I inadvertently referred to Ennistymon. I did not mention any hospital but it has come to my attention that I was not fully correct. It was a hospital in the west. I spoke to the people involved yesterday and they stand over the story about the lack of appropriate care they received. It is important to bring this to the attention of the House because I believe in being fair and transparent. I do not know the hospital in Ennistymon and I do not wish to slight it in any way. I confirm it was not my intention to do so. It was not Ennistymon but it was a hospital in the west. It is important I make that point.

I congratulate the Government on proceeding to appoint the chair and commissioners of the electoral commission. The news, announced overnight, is very important. I especially congratulate Ms Justice Marie Baker, a woman of vast experience, skill and expertise. I wish her well on the commission. I also acknowledge the appointment of Mr. John Curran, a former council councillor and Deputy, to the commission. It is a very good appointment. Mr. Curran knows the process and the electoral system. I wish him well.