Nicky McFadden (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister of State for outlining the position. However, I am already familiar with the complexities of the situation. His reply did not really provide much comfort, particularly as I asked that the Minister for Health and Children should become involved. The toing and froing involving the HSE and the INO has been taking place since September last and a satisfactory resolution has not been reached. I am of the view that it will be necessary for the Minister to bring the five nursing managers and the various other parties involved together to discuss this matter. If this happens, the authoritarian attitude that has marked the reaction to the dispute will be absent. A peace process is required in this instance. I accept that what I am seeking is out of the ordinary but that is what must be done.