John Minihan (Progressive Democrats)

A clear message must go out from this House that we will not tolerate attacks on our democracy such as we witnessed in this city yesterday.

I also wish to call for a debate on the Cork School of Music. My views on the matter are well known and while I may not share the sentiments expressed by my colleague, I would welcome discussion of the issue.

I would also welcome a debate on the health service. It is time to make the political decisions which have to be made in light of the reports which are pending publication. We have had a number of debates on the health service and it would be interesting to see if the Opposition have anything to offer during the forthcoming debate, given that they had nothing to offer previously.