Roscommon hospital and Cuisle
Senators Horkan and Noone corrected one another about who had spoken on behalf of absent colleagues. The Deputy Leader then said the Irish Wheelchair Association's policy decision was harming users but that the will to keep Cuisle open remained, and she praised Roscommon hospital's strong report.
That is what I am saying. He spoke as well.
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Many people spoke. I am referring to people who were absent and could not speak for themselves. It appears the Minister is in a bind in this situation, and the Irish Wheelchair Association has made a policy decision which negatively affects the users of this service. Everyone needs to just get together and sort this out. The will to keep this facility in Roscommon seems to be there. Fair play to Senator Feighan, because he went through hell over Roscommon hospital on both a personal and professional level. He must be very proud to see the report in today's papers that the hospital has a 98% satisfaction rate, and must feel vindicated for the stance he took. I hope he is rewarded for his brave stance on that matter.
On a lighter note, I refer to the issue of seagulls. Every time we talk about this, it gets attention because it sounds so ridiculous. However, it is a serious issue for people, especially in my constituency.