Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

I congratulate former Senator Kelly and wish him every success in his new role as MEP.

I would also like clarity on the issue of Crumlin Hospital. I listened to many programmes yesterday and mixed messages were coming through on whether operations had been cancelled and for what reason. It is very important to get clarity on that.

I wish the Taoiseach and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Micheál Martin, well in the final agreement to copperfasten the guarantees on taxation, neutrality and social issues. Perhaps we could find time on the agenda, when all of this has been sealed, to have a full discussion on the Lisbon treaty and discuss the points about which the public at large were very apprehensive.

Before we break for the summer, it is important we start the ball rolling in this Chamber. I have always said we should use this Chamber for any issues that arise regarding Europe and we have a golden opportunity to set the ball rolling on the Lisbon agenda and treaty, which will come up in October.