Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

On a point of order, given that the Ceann Comhairle has ruled out the matter I raised under Standing Order 32, perhaps he will advise the House on the arrangements being made or contemplated to allow a debate on this important matter. In view of the fact that the Taoiseach does not seem to be aware of the full picture, perhaps he will allow the Minister for Health and Children to make a detailed statement in the form of an official response to the situation obtaining in the midlands and, perhaps, elsewhere.

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