Mary Henry (Independent)

Senator Maurice Hayes is right to express concerns about the SARS epidemic and about the need for the Minister for Health and Children to liaise with the countries from which young athletes are coming for the Special Olympics in June. Senator Finucane made the important point that public health doctors are in dispute with the Minister for Health and Children at present. It is their assistance that is needed. This dispute has been going on for nine years. Will the Minister for Health and Children come before the House and indicate the action he intends to take to address both issues?