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Fine Gael Minister Jennifer Caroll MacNeill's first trip to the Dooradoyle facility has come on foot of the publication of the interim report on HIQA's review examining the case for a second Emergency Department in the Midwest. The interim report, which was initially expected by the middle of February contains no findings, but rather outlines in greater detail the methodology HIQA is using as it conducts its review. Minister Caroll MacNeill has confirmed she expects the final review to be delivered in May as promised. While the overcrowding crisis shows few signs of abating at University Hospital Limerick, Government figures indicate a 63% drop in the number of people waiting for a bed there after the Bank Holiday weekend, compared to the previous bank holiday. While at the facility the Minister met with HSE Chief Executive Bernard Gloster and HSE Midwest Regional Executive Officer, Sandra Broderick, as well as local politicians and health campaigners. Bodyke Fine Gael Deputy Joe Cooney says he's made it