Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

A Chathaoirligh, you can read my mind, because I have already asked for an Adjournment debate on the matter. The area is mountainous, remote and the roads are poor. We all know the importance of getting to a patient within the first hour. I would like the Minister for Health and Children to come to the House to debate the issue.

Recently there were banner newspaper headlines in Kerry about a case involving an alleged theft of €80 worth of clothing which will cost taxpayers €10,000. This is ridiculous and a more efficient way must be found to deal with such issues. This was the subject of much comment, including an editorial in The Kerryman. The Leader said she will ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to come to this House on more general items.