Concerns are being raised over the lack of the hospital's elective surgery hub.
The Finance Minister says there's more work to be done for Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Jack Chambers has been responding to criticism from Laois Offaly TD Carol Nolan, about the hospital's lack of an elective surgery hub.
Deputy Nolan believes the hospital will come under increasing pressure if capacity isn't improved.
However, Minister Chambers argues there's been enormous progress in Tullamore:
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