Aidan Davitt (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for letting me in, I know he is up against the clock. I reiterate the sentiments of my fellow Senators, particularly those of Senator Swanick, who has a medical background, in respect of the Cuisle care centre. As we know, it provides a great service and the staff are second to none. The experience and skills they have gathered over the years are a credit to the whole area. I am aware of people from Mullingar, and people with whom I have been involved through St. Loman's or through one thing or another, who have visited Cuisle and who look forward to their yearly outing. It would be a huge loss to the whole area. The Minister has to address this. I know there is talk of teething problems but the budgets are in place, particularly in health. The Minister will just have to face up to this matter and address it.