Health services and Waterford cath lab
The Leader acknowledged Mac Lochlainn's hospital concerns and said the Health Minister is willing to come to the House. He also addressed the Waterford cath lab, saying the review is under way and the Minister of State has been vocal in support.
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I nearly ran out of paper. I neglected to mention that Senator Landy raised the issue of the cardiac catheterisation laboratory for Waterford. Dr. Herity produced his report and it is gone for review. Senator Coffey also made the case for the need for such a laboratory. The Minister of State, Deputy John Halligan, has been very vocal about it. There is a process under way. I would be happy for the Minister to come to the House to discuss the matter.
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I want to clarify something. Senator Buttimer is talking about the Minister coming to the House-----
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It is about the Minister coming to the House.
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I had a conversation with the Minister for Health yesterday. He is willing to come to the House. It is important that we get legislation passed before the Christmas recess. As Leader of the House, on behalf of the Members, I ask for legislation to be initiated here. We have some legislation and we are looking for more. We can have statements after Christmas. My priority as Leader is to get legislation passed before Christmas. I thank-----