Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I support Senator Brian Hayes in regard to the most unfortunate incident in County Monaghan. It appears there is a shocking shortfall, if not a total absence, of accident and emergency services in the county. Some well-informed medical professionals have stated this type of tragic incident could potentially occur in as many as 5% of cases.

The Leader indicated either yesterday or on Tuesday that it would be necessary next week to take all Stages of some Bills on the same day. This is a most unusual practice. Will she indicate which Bills she has in mind?

In view of the complex and multifaceted set of decisions due to be taken this weekend in the course of negotiations in Copenhagen on issues such as the Convention on the Future of Europe, not to mention EU membership for Turkey and Cyprus, the Rapid Reaction Force and relations with NATO, will the Leader indicate a definitive timeframe for holding a debate on Europe?