Mark Daly (Fianna Fail)

I welcome Senator Paschal Mooney to the House. His contribution to Irish life is well known throughout the country.

Like Senator Hanafin, I commend the United States on its efforts in Haiti. Too often people in this country criticise the United States at every opportunity but when given a chance to praise the US for its great efforts, they remain silent.

Will the Leader invite the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Mary Harney, to the House to discuss the steps that must be taken with regard to Kenmare hospital to ensure planning permission is obtained, the tendering process proceeds and the facility is put in place this year?