Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

The Minister, whom I do not believe will be here before the recess, should make a statement on this matter. The revelations are very difficult for and reflect badly on the excellent doctors and nursing staff who have worked in Roscommon in recent years. The statistics have certainly dented the morale in the hospital at a critical stage. We should reflect not on saving Roscommon hospital but on developing it. We have no choice but to proceed in this regard because the hospital is providing an excellent service.

Senator Crown has done a great service for the people of Roscommon and his fellow professional Dr. McHugh in trying to correct the figures in a very clear and comprehensive manner. Senator Crown's status is such that this will help the hospital. He has done a great service for the people of Roscommon and the medical profession in the county hospital. I thank him on behalf of the people of Roscommon.

I second Senator White's amendment to the Order of Business.