Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator MacSharry proposes an amendment to the Order of Business which I do not propose to accept. I note his points in respect of Gaelscoileanna. The Government is intent on supporting the Irish language. Second stream education for Gaelscoileanna is in place in several areas, in particular Waterford. I am sure the Minister for Education and Skills would be quite willing to come to the House to discuss that matter and I will endeavour to bring him in here.

I suggest that the Senator is scaremongering in respect of obstetricians' services in the north west and elsewhere. What is meant by midwife-led services in conjunction with obstetricians has been explained by Senator Mullins in particular.