Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It was remiss of me to fail to announce the Order of Business in the normal manner. No. 1 is a motion regarding arrangements for the address to the House by Mr. David Begg, general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business. No. 2 is a motion regarding the Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Immunities) Act (Commencement) Order 2013, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of No. 1. No. 3 is statements on the report of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee on how lifestyle changes can help to reduce cancer rates. Private Members' business is No. 44, motion 8.

I welcome all Senators back to the House. Senator Darragh O'Brien raised health matters, including a budget overrun in the health area. I am not aware of any such overrun, although I am aware of comments made in this regard by the Minister and others. We should wait and see whether there will be a budget overrun.