Ivor Callely (Fianna Fail)

Yet again there has been another murder in Dublin in the space of a few days — in East Wall, Howth and last evening in Ranelagh. I offer my sympathies and condolences to the family involved. It raises questions about supports for vulnerable people, especially the homeless. Will the Leader refer the matter to the appropriate committee for further discussion? Those involved in the delivery of services in this area should be asked to attend to work out an appropriate scheme to ensure adequate supports and services are in place.

The Health Service Executive is duty bound under legislation to put forward a service plan each year. It has published next year's service plan in recent days. In light of the impact of further budget restrictions, will a new service plan be introduced? Will the Leader ensure that if such a new plan is introduced, there would be no impact on service provision and that it would be in the additional layers of administration and management that were put in place at a time when we were in a position to have such monitoring and co-ordination?

I welcome the measured and fair contribution of Senator Hannigan on the plan for economic recovery compared with those of other Members.