Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail)

We had the debate on the Morris tribunal last night and in recent weeks we have had debates regarding the Supreme Court decision on nursing home charges and serious management failures within nursing homes. The report of the Comptroller and Auditor General has also highlighted serious management deficiencies within the public service. I ask the Leader to consider having a debate in the House on enhancing management and competence within the public service and achieving value for money. It is time that a Ministry was put in charge of this issue. It is one of the serious failings within the public service, which appears to be accelerating, and I would like a debate on the matter in this House. Perhaps we might initiate a campaign in this regard.