Faraor, tá orm ospidéal an Chlocháin a ardú arís. Tá sé ardaithe go mion minic agus tá sé fós dúnta. I again raise the issue of Clifden hospital. I am aware that the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, has done her best on this but I really want the Taoiseach to answer. I have raised the issue so often and despite the Minister of State's best efforts the hospital remains closed and looks like it will remain closed for the foreseeable future. The hospital in Galway city is absolutely at breaking point, with trolleys everywhere. Here we have a hospital in Clifden that was closed inexplicably, with different reasons given depending on who is asked. The worst reason given is that there is no demand. Will the Taoiseach please enlighten me as to when the hospital will open?

I have just consulted the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, in real time on this issue. I thank Deputy Connolly for her acknowledgement of the Minister of State's work on this. The Minister of State and I very much accept and appreciate that there is a demand here. That excuse - insofar as it is one - does not fly. It is my understanding there is a derogation around staffing as well. The Minister of State is actively working on that and I will certainly lend my support in any way that I can to help.