Kathleen O'Meara (Labour)

There is now much confusion, particularly in the medical profession, about the implementation of the Hanly report. Last Sunday, Dr. Peter Kelly said on national radio that the entire report must be implemented in full, but at the same time we are hearing from the Taoiseach and many Government Deputies that accident and emergency units will remain open. What is the actual position? I ask the Leader to revisit this issue so we can provide clarity to those who are being asked to implement or not implement the Hanly report, depending on to whom one listens. I extend an invitation to all Members, particularly those on the other side, to join us in Nenagh on Saturday and finally bury the Hanly report.

(Interruptions).