Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)

We will not consider why so many doctors seem to be lining up to join the party. Perhaps they believe there is better protection for them in the party in terms of their contracts.

I have heard some medical experts express the view that we are at greater risk from a television than a mobile telephone mast, while others claim the latter are extremely dangerous. I accept there is concern in this regard and that it is desirable to be able to allay that concern. We must await the outcome of the investigations of the interdepartmental advisory committee.