Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

——and to determine how we can assist the Department and the new Minister in this challenge and task which has been taken in hand by the Government.

Senator Prendergast called for a debate as a matter of urgency on the awarding of contracts by the HSE and outlined examples to the House. I will arrange for such a debate to take place at the earliest possible time.

Senator Norris called for a debate on motion 38, which provides, "That Seanad Éireann urges the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, in the light of the proposed redevelopment of a very large site at the north end of O'Connell Street which includes the former Carlton Cinema, to take steps to ensure that the Abbey Theatre is located in the former Carlton site which all authorities agree is by far the best and most practical location.". I have no difficulty in allowing time to debate this motion in the House and I will ensure it takes place before the summer recess.