Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I thank the Members who have contributed to this debate. When the Taoiseach, Deputy Cowen, came into this House on his first day in office, he said we should not be obliged and restricted by the acceptance of independent reports. He said we should have the courage to change them if we believe they are not correct. He said he gave a declaration to the people of south Offaly that the constituency boundary was never breached since the foundation of the State. This is an opportunity for the Government to show the courage he speaks of because this is not only a medical position but a political decision and the Minister knows it.

Deputy Healy-Rae is sitting outside the barrier in the House. The reason Tralee is not included in this motion is that I have reason to believe it is part of his secret deal with the previous Taoiseach, which is worth millions to the country.

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