Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

In regard to psychological and psychiatric services, as raised by Senator O'Toole, we all know this is an area in which there is, to say the least, a huge shortfall. We have not made the appointments to the various positions. People in counties with long waiting lists have no one to see as the psychiatrist or whoever is not available. We have exported too many members of these professions and have not brought them back. They had to go abroad and they have stayed there. We would want to face up to this issue or we will have more problems. I would welcome a debate on it.

As next week is the last sitting week before Christmas, will the Leader give us an indication of the programme and the sitting arrangements?