Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

Although this matter was raised on last week's Order of Business, I feel I should again raise the case of Marie Therese O'Loughlin who has been outside Leinster House for the past few months. I spoke to her this morning and spoke to representatives of the redress board and her solicitor. Her case will be considered by the redress board under Goldenbridge orphanage but she wishes to be considered under the Morning Star Home for mothers and children. Under the circumstances and in this season they should relent and allow that. She told me she will be here next Christmas if something does not happen. It is hard to see her there before Christmas. She is a bright, intelligent person and has very strong views. The redress board should bring her case forward and possibly consider the issue of the Morning Star Home too. I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to say that.

I ask the Leader to consider early in the new year a further debate on health issues. I compliment the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, on establishing the consultative fora. All councillors throughout the country will be delighted. It is in accordance with my newsletter and, contrary to the comments by the Fine Gael group everything in it is accurate——