Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for his question. In May 2023, a HIQA inspection identified concerns about the flooring of both the Sycamore and Willow units at Cherry Orchard hospital. These presented a significant potential health and safety risk. A subsequent HSE review indicated that the flooring had underlying structural issues which required immediate remedial work. I think if the Deputy was standing in my position, he would know that I cannot ignore a HIQA report-----

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