Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is an operational matter and not a matter for the Minister.

Senator Mullins spoke about post offices and I have referred to this matter. Senator Wilson spoke about the representation allowance, which I have addressed. Senator Higgins called for a debate on the problems in the nursing home sector. We will try to have the Minister for Health in the House to address this matter.

Senators White, Reilly and others spoke about cuts affecting lone parent families. A meeting will take place with the Minister today and I hope that as a result of this we will have some progress on the matter.