The Ulster Unionist John McAllister had to battle his way through a question to the Health Minister Michael McGimpsey about the Downe Hospital in Downpatrick yesterday. He had such a bad sore throat that he apologised to MLAs, saying he might have to visit the new hospital before it is officially opened. But would the medics be sympathetic if they learned that some of his difficulty was self inflicted, cheering at the Ireland Scotland rugby match?
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On a side note it was interesting to learn that from this debate that Iris Robinson didn't want a new hospital in Downpatrick? Why? So the money could be pumped in to covering her make up expenses. If only we got value for money....