Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I have used up the minute. I knew by his face that the Cathaoirleach was getting anxious.

The new team in the Department of Health and Children, led by the Tánaiste, will ensure that the pleas from the Dáil and the Seanad will find a resonance within the Department as the Tánaiste is engaging in deliberations. I strongly urge the Tánaiste to ensure that the commitment given in 2002 in the programme for Government is adhered to.