Micheál Carrigy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for that comprehensive reply to all my queries. I am delighted to know that funding is in place and is ring-fenced and that a new X-ray machine will be delivered for Longford by the end of 2023. I would like to see ongoing work expedited regarding Ballyminion. It has been ongoing for a number of years. The Minister of State might bring the message that this needs to be expedited and put in place immediately back to the Minister for Health. The building in Longford is completely outdated, particularly for disability services, and is not fit to bring young children to, particularly those with additional needs.

I am delighted that work on the new care centre building will start in quarter 4 of 2023. We will delighted to see work on the ground. It is something we have been looking forward to for a number of years. I ask the Minister of State to bring back to the Minister for Health a message about the strong need for a minor injury unit for Longford based on the St. Joseph's campus to secure that campus. It is a fantastic facility with fantastic staff who worked all through Covid providing services to adults and the youth of Longford and we want to see that maintained.