Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Keane referred to amendments to Standing Orders. Any such amendments will be considered by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.

Senator Crown raised issues in regard to dermatology and skin cancer services. I understand a recruitment process is under way in respect of the consultant position to which he referred. On the issue regarding St. Vincent's Hospital, I suggested when he raised it yesterday that he table it for debate on the Adjournment, which would ensure a comprehensive response. I urge him again to do so.

Senators Ó Clochartaigh, MacSharry, Colm Burke and Mullins referred to the resignation of the chairman of the north-north west hospitals group. I have suggested to Senator Ó Clochartaigh that he put forward this matter for debate on the Adjournment. We have already discussed the issue with the Minister in the Chamber, but an Adjournment debate would allow Members to get answers to any further questions they have.

Senator Jim D'Arcy referred to the recently published report on higher education, which contained very positive findings. I am sure the Minister for Education and Skills will be willing to debate that report in the House.

Finally, Senator Mullins referred to issues relating to the fishing industry. We are overdue a debate on this matter, as Senator O'Donovan has pointed out on many occasions. I will renew my representations to have the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine come to the House for that purpose.