Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator MacSharry raised the question of mortgage arrears, which we have discussed numerous times in recent months. I agree with him that banks are not doing enough in this regard, as the Governor of the Central Bank has made perfectly clear. More pressure will need to be placed on them, which I understand is being done by the Government and the Central Bank now. I do not propose to accept the amendment to the Order of Business, as we have discussed the matter numerous times. It is an issue to which we can revert soon.

Senators O'Keeffe and Clune mentioned the draft HSE report.

Unfortunately, it has been leaked to the press. It is most regrettable that leaks occur on subjects as important as this one.