Ivor Callely (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)

The board has advised the public that there is no change in existing practices regarding contact with, and availability of, emergency services.

Conciliation talks were held under the auspices of the Labour Relations Commission on Thursday last, 5 December 2002. I understand that at those talks the EMTs' representatives declined a request from Midland Health Board management and the Labour Relations Commission to agree to suspend their industrial action in advance of the intervention of the director of industrial relations. I understand the Midland Health Board continues to be available for further talks. Is the Senator indicating it is not?