Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

Will the Leader invite the Minister for Health and Children to the House to explain the Government's position on providing radiotherapy facilities in the regions, especially the south east? This issue concerning the Limerick region was raised previously by my colleague, Senator Finucane. The Minister would not meet Waterford City Council for a matter of months to discuss it. It was only when the council unanimously decided on Monday night last to bring their protest about this discourtesy to the Houses of the Oireachtas that the Minister agreed to meet it. He should come to the House and explain the Government's position regarding radiotherapy facilities.