Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

I understand what the Taoiseach is trying to say - that it is an annoyance to have to answer questions repeatedly when Opposition Members raise them. However, the general public are currently awaiting the delivery of health services. When Members table questions in the House, which the Ceann Comhairle has kindly advised me to do, the reply states that it is not possible to answer the question at this particular time due to an industrial dispute. In God's name, how long more can this continue? It also affects the Ceann Comhairle's constituency.

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