James Bannon (Fine Gael)

Will we have an investigation into the counting software used in the 2002 general election? It is important that we have a full investigation into the system used in four or five constituencies on a pilot basis.

The Minister for Health and Children should come to the House to clarify whether the Hanly report is alive or dead. Politicians and those running for election are misinforming the general public about the Hanly report. There is a great deal of confusion at accident and emergency units around the country about whether they will survive. They will probably survive until after 11 June, when the Government will have new priorities.