John Paul Phelan (Fine Gael)

Will the Leader arrange a debate on the Department of Health and Children's report last week on the audit of cleanliness of acute hospitals, which revealed startling statistics concerning a number of hospitals throughout the country and levels of uncleanliness that were shocking? It would be appropriate for the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children to discuss this matter with the House as soon as possible.

Does the Leader agree that, at a time when the Government is being criticised for cutting back on spending on road safety, it was a disgrace that the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Deputy Callely, plastered his picture in colour on yesterday's daily newspapers to tell us what a fantastic job he has been doing?