Maurice Hayes (Independent)

I support Senator Norris in his request for a debate on TB. I am old enough to remember the scourge that TB was before the Second World War and into the 1950s. It would be terrible if this was allowed to get a grip again in our society. The study published seems to show it has appeared among young urban males where the capacity for transmission is so enormous.

I note the Leader has agreed to allow a debate on the report on Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. I ask her to encourage the Tánaiste not to be stampeded into demands for meeting all compensation in these cases. People are entitled to compensation but doctors and hospitals have insurance as have religious orders. The Government should not be asked to pick up the tab——