Robbie Gallagher (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for her positive response to my query. That is great news regarding Clones and Monaghan town. It is to be hoped both those facilities will be up and running by the end of August or so, and that is a huge plus to the people of those areas. Also regarding Castleblayney, the planning application has been lodged there and that is a positive development. I am not sure what the updated position is regarding Ballybay and perhaps the Minister of State might have that information this morning. It is a very welcome development related to healthcare in Monaghan. In the week that is in it, the Monaghan injuries unit was one of the only ones in the country that did not open at weekends, but as and from this Saturday, 8 July, the injuries unit in Monaghan will open seven days per week. That is a very welcome development. It adds to healthcare not just for the people of Monaghan but for the whole region, and it will take pressure off the Cavan and Drogheda emergency departments.