John Crown (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I move: "That Standing Orders for today's sitting be suspended."

I apologise to the Minister again for the interruption. I welcome the Leader of the House, Senator Maurice Cummins, back to the Chamber. I would like to propose the suspension of Standing Orders under Standing Order 159 in order that we can deal with an urgent matter that has arisen, namely, the issuing of a directive that will bring about the immediate suspension of all obesity surgery at the national centre. This directive has been issued without any explanation being given.