Susan O'Keeffe (Labour)

I again ask the Deputy Leader to urge the Minister for Health to come to the House as a matter of urgency. It is clear that people are gathering in Portlaoise, Roscommon and across the country, concerned about hospitals. It is of concern to all of us because we do not need that kind of stress in the system and we do not need people gathering. Senator Whelan attended the meeting last night and appeared on the 9 o'clock news outside the meeting where his concern was evident. While we know about the shortage of funds, we know that people want information. They want to know what is happening to their hospital and other hospitals. If the Minister could do us a service and do a service to the people of Portlaoise, Roscommon and other parts of the country by coming to tell us-----