James Bannon (Fine Gael)

I support the calls to invite the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, to the House to update us on what actions she intends to take to improve the hygiene standards in our hospitals. It was rich of her to comment that she was disappointed with the results of the hygiene audit. The same Tánaiste has been in Government for more than eight years and has done absolutely nothing in this area. It proves to us and to the citizens of the State that the Government and Cabinet does not listen to the people. That is a fact.

I wish to discuss another matter.