Health Services
Seanad Éireann — 2026-06-18
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Michael Moynihan (FF), Cork North-West

I thank the Senator. As he will know quite well, I am very familiar with County Clare. We have had the benefit of holidaying in County Clare for many years. What a beautiful part of the world.
I also know the distance from west Clare and north Clare to Limerick and to Ennis, so I know the distance people are travelling. I come from a rural area myself so I know the imposition on families and patients and the challenges for long-term commuting several times a week. I accept Senator Conway's point. There was a reference in my opening remarks to the fourth quarter of 2026. I will engage further with the Minister, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, on it and with the HSE to ensure that happens and that the date that has been given will be achieved. We take it very seriously as it is hugely important. The closer the treatment to people's homes, the better outcomes we have for people in the long term.

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Sitting date: 2026-06-18