Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

Regarding the leaders' summit, we will endeavour to have in the House next week a relevant Minister to deal with the outcome. We will, however, be very busy with legislation for a couple of days. A considerable volume of legislation is being placed on the Order Paper of the House, and legislation is our first priority. If it fits in with the schedules of the relevant Ministers, we will try to have them here. Tuesday and Wednesday of next week will be fairly packed with legislation, however.

Senator Bacik called for a debate on a judicial pay referendum. We can consider this during the next session.

Senator van Turnhout referred to the support process for the national children's hospital. We all agree that we must proceed with the project at this stage. I note the Senator's comments on the SPHE programme. The Private Members' motion in this regard will be taken this evening.

Senator Norris referred to Valentia Island and fears over its residents' county hospital. I note his points in this regard and believe it appropriate that he is to raise the matter on the Adjournment at a later stage. I was delighted to see the Kerry contingent in the House was fully united regarding the hospital.